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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.55, 7,010.36 and 1,386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.55, 7,010.36 and 1,386.71 is: 2,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.55 : 7,010.36 = 1,386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.55/7,010.36 = 1,386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.55x = 7,010.36 × 1,386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.55x = 9,721,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721,336.32/4,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.08

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