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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.95, 7,067.79 and 2,083.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.95, 7,067.79 and 2,083.89 is: 3,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.95 : 7,067.79 = 2,083.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.95/7,067.79 = 2,083.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.95x = 7,067.79 × 2,083.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.95x = 14,728,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,496.90/4,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.79

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