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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.32, 7,055.90 and 2,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.32, 7,055.90 and 2,072.48 is: 3,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.32 : 7,055.90 = 2,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.32/7,055.90 = 2,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.32x = 7,055.90 × 2,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.32x = 14,623,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,623,211.63/4,707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.48

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