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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,679.74, 7,016.37 and 2,081.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,679.74, 7,016.37 and 2,081.26 is: 3,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,679.74 : 7,016.37 = 2,081.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,679.74/7,016.37 = 2,081.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,679.74x = 7,016.37 × 2,081.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,679.74x = 14,602,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602,890.23/4,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.45

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