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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.38, 7,007.34 and 2,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.38, 7,007.34 and 2,074.52 is: 3,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.38 : 7,007.34 = 2,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.38/7,007.34 = 2,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.38x = 7,007.34 × 2,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.38x = 14,536,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,536,866.98/4,671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.90

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