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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.76, 7,033.62 and 2,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.76, 7,033.62 and 2,056.50 is: 3,084.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.76 : 7,033.62 = 2,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.76/7,033.62 = 2,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.76x = 7,033.62 × 2,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.76x = 14,464,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464,639.53/4,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.96

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