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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.78, 7,008.35 and 1,384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.78, 7,008.35 and 1,384.44 is: 2,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.78 : 7,008.35 = 1,384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.78/7,008.35 = 1,384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.78x = 7,008.35 × 1,384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.78x = 9,702,633.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,633.15/4,671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.86

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