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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.71, 7,023.26 and 2,047.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.71, 7,023.26 and 2,047.88 is: 3,072.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.71 : 7,023.26 = 2,047.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.71/7,023.26 = 2,047.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.71x = 7,023.26 × 2,047.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.71x = 14,382,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,748.33/4,680.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.77

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