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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.61, 7,060.44 and 2,072.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.61, 7,060.44 and 2,072.99 is: 3,109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.61 : 7,060.44 = 2,072.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.61/7,060.44 = 2,072.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.61x = 7,060.44 × 2,072.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.61x = 14,636,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,636,186.21/4,706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.71

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