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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.29, 7,016.31 and 2,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.29, 7,016.31 and 2,047.68 is: 3,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.29 : 7,016.31 = 2,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.29/7,016.31 = 2,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.29x = 7,016.31 × 2,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.29x = 14,367,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367,157.66/4,681.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.06

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