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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.62, 7,007.50 and 2,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.62, 7,007.50 and 2,002.86 is: 3,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.62 : 7,007.50 = 2,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.62/7,007.50 = 2,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.62x = 7,007.50 × 2,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.62x = 14,035,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,041.45/4,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.32

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