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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.90, 7,009.30 and 1,386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.90, 7,009.30 and 1,386.02 is: 2,079.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.90 : 7,009.30 = 1,386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.90/7,009.30 = 1,386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.90x = 7,009.30 × 1,386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.90x = 9,715,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,049.24/4,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.02

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