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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.59, 7,041.15 and 2,616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.59, 7,041.15 and 2,616.41 is: 3,918.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.59 : 7,041.15 = 2,616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.59/7,041.15 = 2,616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.59x = 7,041.15 × 2,616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.59x = 18,422,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,422,552.87/4,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.37

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