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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.24, 7,013.70 and 2,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.24, 7,013.70 and 2,078.20 is: 3,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.24 : 7,013.70 = 2,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.24/7,013.70 = 2,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.24x = 7,013.70 × 2,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.24x = 14,575,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,871.34/4,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.67

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