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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.46, 7,053.09 and 2,104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.46, 7,053.09 and 2,104.39 is: 3,156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.46 : 7,053.09 = 2,104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.46/7,053.09 = 2,104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.46x = 7,053.09 × 2,104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.46x = 14,842,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842,452.07/4,701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.99

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