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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.65, 7,056.80 and 2,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.65, 7,056.80 and 2,629.64 is: 3,941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.65 : 7,056.80 = 2,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.65/7,056.80 = 2,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.65x = 7,056.80 × 2,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.65x = 18,556,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,556,795.12/4,708.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.00

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