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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,716.98, 7,076.38 and 2,639.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,716.98, 7,076.38 and 2,639.94 is: 3,960.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,716.98 : 7,076.38 = 2,639.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,716.98/7,076.38 = 2,639.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,716.98x = 7,076.38 × 2,639.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,716.98x = 18,681,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681,218.62/4,716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.42

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