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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.65, 7,011.41 and 1,901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.65, 7,011.41 and 1,901.37 is: 2,853.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.65 : 7,011.41 = 1,901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.65/7,011.41 = 1,901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.65x = 7,011.41 × 1,901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.65x = 13,331,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331,284.63/4,672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.05

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