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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.76, 7,018.92 and 2,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.76, 7,018.92 and 2,085.36 is: 3,125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.76 : 7,018.92 = 2,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.76/7,018.92 = 2,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.76x = 7,018.92 × 2,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.76x = 14,636,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,636,975.01/4,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.72

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