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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.41, 7,048.77 and 2,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.41, 7,048.77 and 2,359.72 is: 3,537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.41 : 7,048.77 = 2,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.41/7,048.77 = 2,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.41x = 7,048.77 × 2,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.41x = 16,633,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633,123.54/4,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.90

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