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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.50, 7,004.28 and 1,382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.50, 7,004.28 and 1,382.19 is: 2,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.50 : 7,004.28 = 1,382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.50/7,004.28 = 1,382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.50x = 7,004.28 × 1,382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.50x = 9,681,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,681,245.77/4,669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.29

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