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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.46, 7,053.50 and 2,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.46, 7,053.50 and 2,358.30 is: 3,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.46 : 7,053.50 = 2,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.46/7,053.50 = 2,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.46x = 7,053.50 × 2,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.46x = 16,634,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,634,269.05/4,705.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.10

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