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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,684.35, 7,023.28 and 2,050.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,684.35, 7,023.28 and 2,050.59 is: 3,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,684.35 : 7,023.28 = 2,050.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,684.35/7,023.28 = 2,050.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,684.35x = 7,023.28 × 2,050.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,684.35x = 14,401,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401,827.49/4,684.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.46

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