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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.74, 7,048.89 and 3,664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.74, 7,048.89 and 3,664.62 is: 5,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.74 : 7,048.89 = 3,664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.74/7,048.89 = 3,664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.74x = 7,048.89 × 3,664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.74x = 25,831,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831,503.27/4,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,489.36

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