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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,702.95, 7,058.79 and 2,483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,702.95, 7,058.79 and 2,483.45 is: 3,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,702.95 : 7,058.79 = 2,483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,702.95/7,058.79 = 2,483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,702.95x = 7,058.79 × 2,483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,702.95x = 17,530,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530,152.03/4,702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.48

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