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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.39, 7,098.46 and 2,391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.39, 7,098.46 and 2,391.05 is: 3,588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.39 : 7,098.46 = 2,391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.39/7,098.46 = 2,391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.39x = 7,098.46 × 2,391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.39x = 16,972,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,972,743.27/4,729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.78

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