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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.82, 6,768.77 and 2,047.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.82, 6,768.77 and 2,047.35 is: 3,071.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.82 : 6,768.77 = 2,047.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.82/6,768.77 = 2,047.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.82x = 6,768.77 × 2,047.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.82x = 13,858,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,858,031.02/4,511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.49

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