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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.97, 7,006.43 and 1,551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.97, 7,006.43 and 1,551.21 is: 2,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.97 : 7,006.43 = 1,551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.97/7,006.43 = 1,551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.97x = 7,006.43 × 1,551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.97x = 10,868,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,868,467.88/4,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.81

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