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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.96, 7,031.37 and 2,088.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.96, 7,031.37 and 2,088.29 is: 3,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.96 : 7,031.37 = 2,088.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.96/7,031.37 = 2,088.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.96x = 7,031.37 × 2,088.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.96x = 14,683,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,683,539.66/4,685.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.52

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