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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.52, 7,070.46 and 2,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.52, 7,070.46 and 2,372.26 is: 3,558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.52 : 7,070.46 = 2,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.52/7,070.46 = 2,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.52x = 7,070.46 × 2,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.52x = 16,772,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772,969.44/4,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.48

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