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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.79, 6,572.57 and 2,070.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.79, 6,572.57 and 2,070.03 is: 3,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.79 : 6,572.57 = 2,070.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.79/6,572.57 = 2,070.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.79x = 6,572.57 × 2,070.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.79x = 13,605,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,605,406.73/4,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.41

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