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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.41, 7,017.59 and 2,043.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.41, 7,017.59 and 2,043.69 is: 3,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.41 : 7,017.59 = 2,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.41/7,017.59 = 2,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.41x = 7,017.59 × 2,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.41x = 14,341,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,341,768.29/4,677.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.18

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