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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.23, 7,014.24 and 1,391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.23, 7,014.24 and 1,391.53 is: 2,087.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.23 : 7,014.24 = 1,391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.23/7,014.24 = 1,391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.23x = 7,014.24 × 1,391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.23x = 9,760,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,760,525.39/4,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.26

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