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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.70, 7,066.89 and 2,370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.70, 7,066.89 and 2,370.97 is: 3,553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.70 : 7,066.89 = 2,370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.70/7,066.89 = 2,370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.70x = 7,066.89 × 2,370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.70x = 16,755,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,755,336.99/4,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.85

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