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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.56, 7,004.44 and 1,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.56, 7,004.44 and 1,382.66 is: 2,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.56 : 7,004.44 = 1,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.56/7,004.44 = 1,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.56x = 7,004.44 × 1,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.56x = 9,684,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,759.01/4,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.02

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