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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.86, 7,012.47 and 1,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.86, 7,012.47 and 1,901.47 is: 2,852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.86 : 7,012.47 = 1,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.86/7,012.47 = 1,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.86x = 7,012.47 × 1,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.86x = 13,334,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,334,001.33/4,674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.28

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