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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.31, 7,012.17 and 1,387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.31, 7,012.17 and 1,387.02 is: 2,080.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.31 : 7,012.17 = 1,387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.31/7,012.17 = 1,387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.31x = 7,012.17 × 1,387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.31x = 9,725,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,978.04/4,674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.73

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