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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.47, 7,014.63 and 1,391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.47, 7,014.63 and 1,391.78 is: 2,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.47 : 7,014.63 = 1,391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.47/7,014.63 = 1,391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.47x = 7,014.63 × 1,391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.47x = 9,762,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,821.74/4,676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.65

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