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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.68, 7,068.96 and 2,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.68, 7,068.96 and 2,404.80 is: 3,607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.68 : 7,068.96 = 2,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.68/7,068.96 = 2,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.68x = 7,068.96 × 2,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.68x = 16,999,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,435.01/4,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.93

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