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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.68, 7,011.26 and 1,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.68, 7,011.26 and 1,901.24 is: 2,851.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.68 : 7,011.26 = 1,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.68/7,011.26 = 1,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.68x = 7,011.26 × 1,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.68x = 13,330,076.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,330,076.82/4,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.55

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