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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.56, 7,007.28 and 2,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.56, 7,007.28 and 2,041.64 is: 3,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.56 : 7,007.28 = 2,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.56/7,007.28 = 2,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.56x = 7,007.28 × 2,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.56x = 14,306,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,306,343.14/4,671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.43

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