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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673, 7,006.02 and 2,040.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673, 7,006.02 and 2,040.01 is: 3,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673 : 7,006.02 = 2,040.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673/7,006.02 = 2,040.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673x = 7,006.02 × 2,040.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673x = 14,292,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,350.86/4,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.50

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