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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.57, 7,023.04 and 2,047.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.57, 7,023.04 and 2,047.73 is: 3,072.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.57 : 7,023.04 = 2,047.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.57/7,023.04 = 2,047.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.57x = 7,023.04 × 2,047.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.57x = 14,381,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,289.70/4,680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.55

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