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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.08, 7,004.74 and 2,039.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.08, 7,004.74 and 2,039.88 is: 3,057.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.08 : 7,004.74 = 2,039.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.08/7,004.74 = 2,039.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.08x = 7,004.74 × 2,039.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.08x = 14,288,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288,829.03/4,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.69

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