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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,735.94, 7,094.81 and 2,649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,735.94, 7,094.81 and 2,649.62 is: 3,969.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,735.94 : 7,094.81 = 2,649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,735.94/7,094.81 = 2,649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,735.94x = 7,094.81 × 2,649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,735.94x = 18,798,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798,515.00/4,735.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.34

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