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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.69, 7,010.37 and 1,899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.69, 7,010.37 and 1,899.54 is: 2,849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.69 : 7,010.37 = 1,899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.69/7,010.37 = 1,899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.69x = 7,010.37 × 1,899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.69x = 13,316,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,316,478.23/4,673.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.25

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