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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.36, 7,005.07 and 1,382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.36, 7,005.07 and 1,382.71 is: 2,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.36 : 7,005.07 = 1,382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.36/7,005.07 = 1,382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.36x = 7,005.07 × 1,382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.36x = 9,686,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,686,003.96/4,669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.37

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