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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.32, 7,046.90 and 2,066.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.32, 7,046.90 and 2,066.48 is: 3,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.32 : 7,046.90 = 2,066.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.32/7,046.90 = 2,066.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.32x = 7,046.90 × 2,066.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.32x = 14,562,277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,562,277.91/4,701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.49

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