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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.30, 7,057.59 and 2,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.30, 7,057.59 and 2,073.88 is: 3,107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.30 : 7,057.59 = 2,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.30/7,057.59 = 2,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.30x = 7,057.59 × 2,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.30x = 14,636,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,636,594.75/4,710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.36

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