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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.67, 7,017.84 and 2,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.67, 7,017.84 and 2,043.72 is: 3,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.67 : 7,017.84 = 2,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.67/7,017.84 = 2,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.67x = 7,017.84 × 2,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.67x = 14,342,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,499.96/4,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.82

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