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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,704.35, 7,060.77 and 2,621.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,704.35, 7,060.77 and 2,621.30 is: 3,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,704.35 : 7,060.77 = 2,621.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,704.35/7,060.77 = 2,621.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,704.35x = 7,060.77 × 2,621.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,704.35x = 18,508,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,508,361.10/4,704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.31

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