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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.84, 7,453.11 and 2,335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.84, 7,453.11 and 2,335.71 is: 3,503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.84 : 7,453.11 = 2,335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.84/7,453.11 = 2,335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.84x = 7,453.11 × 2,335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.84x = 17,408,303.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,408,303.56/4,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.49

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