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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.32, 7,068.90 and 2,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.32, 7,068.90 and 2,117 is: 3,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.32 : 7,068.90 = 2,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.32/7,068.90 = 2,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.32x = 7,068.90 × 2,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.32x = 14,964,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,964,861.30/4,713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.01

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