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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.63, 7,029.36 and 2,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.63, 7,029.36 and 2,088.59 is: 3,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.63 : 7,029.36 = 2,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.63/7,029.36 = 2,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.63x = 7,029.36 × 2,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.63x = 14,681,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,415.86/4,685.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.29

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