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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.78, 7,097.07 and 2,653.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.78, 7,097.07 and 2,653.67 is: 3,981.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.78 : 7,097.07 = 2,653.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.78/7,097.07 = 2,653.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.78x = 7,097.07 × 2,653.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.78x = 18,833,281.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833,281.75/4,730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.01

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