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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.06, 7,116.60 and 2,662.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.06, 7,116.60 and 2,662.84 is: 3,997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.06 : 7,116.60 = 2,662.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.06/7,116.60 = 2,662.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.06x = 7,116.60 × 2,662.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.06x = 18,950,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950,367.14/4,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.07

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