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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.53, 7,003.06 and 1,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.53, 7,003.06 and 1,382.74 is: 2,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.53 : 7,003.06 = 1,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.53/7,003.06 = 1,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.53x = 7,003.06 × 1,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.53x = 9,683,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683,390.22/4,670.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.30

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