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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,702.64, 7,055.33 and 2,104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,702.64, 7,055.33 and 2,104.97 is: 3,158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,702.64 : 7,055.33 = 2,104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,702.64/7,055.33 = 2,104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,702.64x = 7,055.33 × 2,104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,702.64x = 14,851,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851,212.19/4,702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.06

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