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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.30, 7,014.39 and 1,344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.30, 7,014.39 and 1,344.63 is: 2,016.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.30 : 7,014.39 = 1,344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.30/7,014.39 = 1,344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.30x = 7,014.39 × 1,344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.30x = 9,431,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,431,759.23/4,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.93

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