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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.55, 7,014.77 and 1,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.55, 7,014.77 and 1,344.88 is: 2,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.55 : 7,014.77 = 1,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.55/7,014.77 = 1,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.55x = 7,014.77 × 1,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.55x = 9,433,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,999.62/4,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.30

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