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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,726.71, 7,086.99 and 2,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,726.71, 7,086.99 and 2,261.46 is: 3,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,726.71 : 7,086.99 = 2,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,726.71/7,086.99 = 2,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,726.71x = 7,086.99 × 2,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,726.71x = 16,026,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026,944.41/4,726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.72

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