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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.42, 7,004.11 and 1,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.42, 7,004.11 and 1,382.24 is: 2,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.42 : 7,004.11 = 1,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.42/7,004.11 = 1,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.42x = 7,004.11 × 1,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.42x = 9,681,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,681,375.06/4,669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.36

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