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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.61, 6,952.70 and 1,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.61, 6,952.70 and 1,348.02 is: 2,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.61 : 6,952.70 = 1,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.61/6,952.70 = 1,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.61x = 6,952.70 × 1,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.61x = 9,372,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372,382.02/4,635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.82

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