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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.63, 7,001.97 and 1,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.63, 7,001.97 and 1,382.25 is: 2,072.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.63 : 7,001.97 = 1,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.63/7,001.97 = 1,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.63x = 7,001.97 × 1,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.63x = 9,678,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,678,473.03/4,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.64

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