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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.08, 7,058.31 and 2,512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.08, 7,058.31 and 2,512.62 is: 3,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.08 : 7,058.31 = 2,512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.08/7,058.31 = 2,512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.08x = 7,058.31 × 2,512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.08x = 17,734,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,850.87/4,705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.30

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