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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.61, 7,062.94 and 2,369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.61, 7,062.94 and 2,369.98 is: 3,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.61 : 7,062.94 = 2,369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.61/7,062.94 = 2,369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.61x = 7,062.94 × 2,369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.61x = 16,739,026.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,739,026.54/4,710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.47

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