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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.88, 7,012.32 and 1,903.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.88, 7,012.32 and 1,903.06 is: 2,854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.88 : 7,012.32 = 1,903.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.88/7,012.32 = 1,903.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.88x = 7,012.32 × 1,903.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.88x = 13,344,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,344,821.12/4,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.58

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