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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.80, 7,059.90 and 2,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.80, 7,059.90 and 2,402.60 is: 3,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.80 : 7,059.90 = 2,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.80/7,059.90 = 2,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.80x = 7,059.90 × 2,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.80x = 16,962,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962,115.74/4,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.40

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