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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.99, 7,012.51 and 1,388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.99, 7,012.51 and 1,388.11 is: 2,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.99 : 7,012.51 = 1,388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.99/7,012.51 = 1,388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.99x = 7,012.51 × 1,388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.99x = 9,734,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734,135.26/4,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.17

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