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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.81, 7,016.07 and 2,080.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.81, 7,016.07 and 2,080.14 is: 3,119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.81 : 7,016.07 = 2,080.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.81/7,016.07 = 2,080.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.81x = 7,016.07 × 2,080.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.81x = 14,594,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594,407.85/4,677.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.92

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