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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.61, 7,008.71 and 2,040.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.61, 7,008.71 and 2,040.98 is: 3,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.61 : 7,008.71 = 2,040.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.61/7,008.71 = 2,040.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.61x = 7,008.71 × 2,040.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.61x = 14,304,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304,591.69/4,673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.72

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