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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,697.13, 7,047.65 and 2,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,697.13, 7,047.65 and 2,063.28 is: 3,095.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,697.13 : 7,047.65 = 2,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,697.13/7,047.65 = 2,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,697.13x = 7,047.65 × 2,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,697.13x = 14,541,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,280.45/4,697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.78

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