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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.16, 7,099.84 and 2,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.16, 7,099.84 and 2,423.04 is: 3,635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.16 : 7,099.84 = 2,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.16/7,099.84 = 2,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.16x = 7,099.84 × 2,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.16x = 17,203,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,196.31/4,732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.38

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