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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.32, 7,013.72 and 1,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.32, 7,013.72 and 1,902.88 is: 2,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.32 : 7,013.72 = 1,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.32/7,013.72 = 1,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.32x = 7,013.72 × 1,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.32x = 13,346,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,346,273.90/4,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.01

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