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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.78, 7,030.49 and 2,086.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.78, 7,030.49 and 2,086.94 is: 3,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.78 : 7,030.49 = 2,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.78/7,030.49 = 2,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.78x = 7,030.49 × 2,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.78x = 14,672,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672,210.80/4,685.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.22

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