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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.97, 7,094.99 and 2,390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.97, 7,094.99 and 2,390.66 is: 3,584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.97 : 7,094.99 = 2,390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.97/7,094.99 = 2,390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.97x = 7,094.99 × 2,390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.97x = 16,961,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,961,745.81/4,731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.50

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