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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.60, 7,016.22 and 2,080.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.60, 7,016.22 and 2,080.12 is: 3,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.60 : 7,016.22 = 2,080.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.60/7,016.22 = 2,080.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.60x = 7,016.22 × 2,080.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.60x = 14,594,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594,579.55/4,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.77

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