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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.79, 7,017.06 and 2,048.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.79, 7,017.06 and 2,048.18 is: 3,069.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.79 : 7,017.06 = 2,048.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.79/7,017.06 = 2,048.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.79x = 7,017.06 × 2,048.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.79x = 14,372,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,201.95/4,681.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.81

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