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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.69, 7,394.71 and 2,334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.69, 7,394.71 and 2,334.63 is: 3,500.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.69 : 7,394.71 = 2,334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.69/7,394.71 = 2,334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.69x = 7,394.71 × 2,334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.69x = 17,263,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263,911.81/4,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.61

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