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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.44, 7,005.90 and 1,207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.44, 7,005.90 and 1,207.72 is: 1,811.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.44 : 7,005.90 = 1,207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.44/7,005.90 = 1,207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.44x = 7,005.90 × 1,207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.44x = 8,461,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,461,165.55/4,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.64

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