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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.54, 7,014.27 and 1,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.54, 7,014.27 and 1,388.34 is: 2,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.54 : 7,014.27 = 1,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.54/7,014.27 = 1,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.54x = 7,014.27 × 1,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.54x = 9,738,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738,191.61/4,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.80

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