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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.28, 6,989.67 and 2,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.28, 6,989.67 and 2,071.04 is: 3,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.28 : 6,989.67 = 2,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.28/6,989.67 = 2,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.28x = 6,989.67 × 2,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.28x = 14,475,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475,851.21/4,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.23

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