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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.64, 7,076.77 and 2,084.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.64, 7,076.77 and 2,084.74 is: 3,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.64 : 7,076.77 = 2,084.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.64/7,076.77 = 2,084.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.64x = 7,076.77 × 2,084.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.64x = 14,753,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753,202.59/4,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.24

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