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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.28, 7,009.19 and 1,553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.28, 7,009.19 and 1,553.33 is: 2,329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.28 : 7,009.19 = 1,553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.28/7,009.19 = 1,553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.28x = 7,009.19 × 1,553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.28x = 10,887,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,887,542.29/4,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.74

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