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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.32, 7,014.22 and 1,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.32, 7,014.22 and 1,388.44 is: 2,083.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.32 : 7,014.22 = 1,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.32/7,014.22 = 1,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.32x = 7,014.22 × 1,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.32x = 9,738,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738,823.62/4,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.03

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