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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.04, 7,009.18 and 1,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.04, 7,009.18 and 1,901.60 is: 2,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.04 : 7,009.18 = 1,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.04/7,009.18 = 1,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.04x = 7,009.18 × 1,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.04x = 13,328,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,328,656.69/4,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.42

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