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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.74, 7,013.37 and 2,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.74, 7,013.37 and 2,079.26 is: 3,117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.74 : 7,013.37 = 2,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.74/7,013.37 = 2,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.74x = 7,013.37 × 2,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.74x = 14,582,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582,619.71/4,677.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.45

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