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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.32, 7,008.48 and 1,385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.32, 7,008.48 and 1,385.16 is: 2,077.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.32 : 7,008.48 = 1,385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.32/7,008.48 = 1,385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.32x = 7,008.48 × 1,385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.32x = 9,707,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707,866.16/4,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.74

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