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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.05, 7,021.87 and 2,083.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.05, 7,021.87 and 2,083.01 is: 3,125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.05 : 7,021.87 = 2,083.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.05/7,021.87 = 2,083.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.05x = 7,021.87 × 2,083.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.05x = 14,626,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,626,585.11/4,680.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.31

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