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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.61, 7,052.71 and 2,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.61, 7,052.71 and 2,623.40 is: 3,931.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.61 : 7,052.71 = 2,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.61/7,052.71 = 2,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.61x = 7,052.71 × 2,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.61x = 18,502,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,061.78/4,705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.92

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