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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.41, 7,012.37 and 1,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.41, 7,012.37 and 1,553.88 is: 2,331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.41 : 7,012.37 = 1,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.41/7,012.37 = 1,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.41x = 7,012.37 × 1,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.41x = 10,896,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,896,411.68/4,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.08

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