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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.94, 7,013.49 and 1,387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.94, 7,013.49 and 1,387.96 is: 2,082.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.94 : 7,013.49 = 1,387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.94/7,013.49 = 1,387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.94x = 7,013.49 × 1,387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.94x = 9,734,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734,443.58/4,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.26

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