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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.46, 7,008.12 and 2,072.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.46, 7,008.12 and 2,072.79 is: 3,110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.46 : 7,008.12 = 2,072.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.46/7,008.12 = 2,072.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.46x = 7,008.12 × 2,072.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.46x = 14,526,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526,361.05/4,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.26

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