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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.08, 7,080.04 and 1,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.08, 7,080.04 and 1,642 is: 2,462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.08 : 7,080.04 = 1,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.08/7,080.04 = 1,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.08x = 7,080.04 × 1,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.08x = 11,625,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,625,425.68/4,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.97

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