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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,479.07, 6,708.36 and 2,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,479.07, 6,708.36 and 2,140.72 is: 3,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,479.07 : 6,708.36 = 2,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,479.07/6,708.36 = 2,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,479.07x = 6,708.36 × 2,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,479.07x = 14,360,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,360,720.42/4,479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.18

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