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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.70, 7,008.18 and 1,385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.70, 7,008.18 and 1,385.03 is: 2,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.70 : 7,008.18 = 1,385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.70/7,008.18 = 1,385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.70x = 7,008.18 × 1,385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.70x = 9,706,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,706,539.55/4,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.29

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