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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,936.68, 7,406.46 and 2,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,936.68, 7,406.46 and 2,336.04 is: 3,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,936.68 : 7,406.46 = 2,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,936.68/7,406.46 = 2,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,936.68x = 7,406.46 × 2,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,936.68x = 17,301,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301,786.82/4,936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.74

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