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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.46, 7,089.89 and 2,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.46, 7,089.89 and 2,996.44 is: 4,490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.46 : 7,089.89 = 2,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.46/7,089.89 = 2,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.46x = 7,089.89 × 2,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.46x = 21,244,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,244,429.99/4,731.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.04

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