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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.54, 7,011.36 and 1,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.54, 7,011.36 and 1,901.39 is: 2,851.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.54 : 7,011.36 = 1,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.54/7,011.36 = 1,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.54x = 7,011.36 × 1,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.54x = 13,331,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331,294.73/4,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.89

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