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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.68, 7,017.18 and 2,080.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.68, 7,017.18 and 2,080.36 is: 3,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.68 : 7,017.18 = 2,080.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.68/7,017.18 = 2,080.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.68x = 7,017.18 × 2,080.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.68x = 14,598,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598,260.58/4,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.50

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