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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.40, 7,015.93 and 1,389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.40, 7,015.93 and 1,389.55 is: 2,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.40 : 7,015.93 = 1,389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.40/7,015.93 = 1,389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.40x = 7,015.93 × 1,389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.40x = 9,748,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,748,978.58/4,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.72

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