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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.41, 7,013.08 and 2,040.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.41, 7,013.08 and 2,040.69 is: 3,061.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.41 : 7,013.08 = 2,040.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.41/7,013.08 = 2,040.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.41x = 7,013.08 × 2,040.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.41x = 14,311,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311,551.08/4,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.68

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