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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.58, 7,143.66 and 2,296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.58, 7,143.66 and 2,296.35 is: 3,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.58 : 7,143.66 = 2,296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.58/7,143.66 = 2,296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.58x = 7,143.66 × 2,296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.58x = 16,404,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,343.64/4,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.53

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