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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.46, 7,021.62 and 2,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.46, 7,021.62 and 2,731.06 is: 4,099.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.46 : 7,021.62 = 2,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.46/7,021.62 = 2,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.46x = 7,021.62 × 2,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.46x = 19,176,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176,465.52/4,677.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.76

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