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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,679.79, 7,014.06 and 2,046.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,679.79, 7,014.06 and 2,046.18 is: 3,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,679.79 : 7,014.06 = 2,046.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,679.79/7,014.06 = 2,046.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,679.79x = 7,014.06 × 2,046.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,679.79x = 14,352,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,352,029.29/4,679.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.81

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