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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.52, 7,005.12 and 1,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.52, 7,005.12 and 1,382.76 is: 2,073.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.52 : 7,005.12 = 1,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.52/7,005.12 = 1,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.52x = 7,005.12 × 1,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.52x = 9,686,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,686,399.73/4,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.94

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