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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.63, 7,010.45 and 1,901.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.63, 7,010.45 and 1,901.81 is: 2,852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.63 : 7,010.45 = 1,901.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.63/7,010.45 = 1,901.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.63x = 7,010.45 × 1,901.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.63x = 13,332,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,499.35/4,673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.71

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