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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.62, 6,710.76 and 2,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.62, 6,710.76 and 2,006.80 is: 3,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.62 : 6,710.76 = 2,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.62/6,710.76 = 2,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.62x = 6,710.76 × 2,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.62x = 13,467,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,467,153.17/4,472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.02

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