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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.66, 7,103.36 and 2,394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.66, 7,103.36 and 2,394.31 is: 3,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.66 : 7,103.36 = 2,394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.66/7,103.36 = 2,394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.66x = 7,103.36 × 2,394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.66x = 17,007,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,007,645.88/4,732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.68

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