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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.40, 7,014.55 and 1,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.40, 7,014.55 and 1,389.52 is: 2,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.40 : 7,014.55 = 1,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.40/7,014.55 = 1,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.40x = 7,014.55 × 1,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.40x = 9,746,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746,857.52/4,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.27

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