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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.93, 7,011.92 and 1,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.93, 7,011.92 and 1,901.76 is: 2,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.93 : 7,011.92 = 1,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.93/7,011.92 = 1,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.93x = 7,011.92 × 1,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.93x = 13,334,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,334,988.98/4,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.45

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