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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.65, 7,013.22 and 1,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.65, 7,013.22 and 1,901.25 is: 2,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.65 : 7,013.22 = 1,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.65/7,013.22 = 1,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.65x = 7,013.22 × 1,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.65x = 13,333,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,333,884.53/4,672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.60

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