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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.27, 7,015.28 and 2,079.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.27, 7,015.28 and 2,079.41 is: 3,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.27 : 7,015.28 = 2,079.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.27/7,015.28 = 2,079.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.27x = 7,015.28 × 2,079.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.27x = 14,587,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,597.91/4,676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.50

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