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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.44, 7,009.92 and 1,386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.44, 7,009.92 and 1,386.56 is: 2,079.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.44 : 7,009.92 = 1,386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.44/7,009.92 = 1,386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.44x = 7,009.92 × 1,386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.44x = 9,719,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,719,674.68/4,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.77

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