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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.97, 7,013.88 and 1,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.97, 7,013.88 and 1,391.28 is: 2,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.97 : 7,013.88 = 1,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.97/7,013.88 = 1,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.97x = 7,013.88 × 1,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.97x = 9,758,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758,270.97/4,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.90

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