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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.67, 7,049.70 and 2,508.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.67, 7,049.70 and 2,508.30 is: 3,759.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.67 : 7,049.70 = 2,508.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.67/7,049.70 = 2,508.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.67x = 7,049.70 × 2,508.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.67x = 17,682,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682,762.51/4,703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.35

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