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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.08, 6,524.94 and 2,961.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.08, 6,524.94 and 2,961.32 is: 4,085.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.08 : 6,524.94 = 2,961.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.08/6,524.94 = 2,961.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.08x = 6,524.94 × 2,961.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.08x = 19,322,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,322,435.32/4,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.01

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