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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.81, 7,012.92 and 1,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.81, 7,012.92 and 1,387.52 is: 2,081.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.81 : 7,012.92 = 1,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.81/7,012.92 = 1,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.81x = 7,012.92 × 1,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.81x = 9,730,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,730,566.76/4,674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.49

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