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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,686.35, 7,029.64 and 2,052.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,686.35, 7,029.64 and 2,052.49 is: 3,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,686.35 : 7,029.64 = 2,052.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,686.35/7,029.64 = 2,052.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,686.35x = 7,029.64 × 2,052.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,686.35x = 14,428,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,263.98/4,686.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.79

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