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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.31, 7,056.57 and 2,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.31, 7,056.57 and 2,950.58 is: 4,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.31 : 7,056.57 = 2,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.31/7,056.57 = 2,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.31x = 7,056.57 × 2,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.31x = 20,820,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820,946.73/4,711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.35

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