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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.76, 7,012.50 and 2,043.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.76, 7,012.50 and 2,043.18 is: 3,063.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.76 : 7,012.50 = 2,043.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.76/7,012.50 = 2,043.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.76x = 7,012.50 × 2,043.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.76x = 14,327,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327,799.75/4,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.62

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