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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.62, 7,026.74 and 2,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.62, 7,026.74 and 2,051.36 is: 3,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.62 : 7,026.74 = 2,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.62/7,026.74 = 2,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.62x = 7,026.74 × 2,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.62x = 14,414,327.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414,327.98/4,683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.61

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