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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.36, 7,004.16 and 2,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.36, 7,004.16 and 2,073.12 is: 3,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.36 : 7,004.16 = 2,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.36/7,004.16 = 2,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.36x = 7,004.16 × 2,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.36x = 14,520,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,464.18/4,668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.40

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