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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,697.82, 7,041.66 and 2,062.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,697.82, 7,041.66 and 2,062.98 is: 3,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,697.82 : 7,041.66 = 2,062.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,697.82/7,041.66 = 2,062.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,697.82x = 7,041.66 × 2,062.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,697.82x = 14,526,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526,803.75/4,697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.24

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