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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.65, 7,014.28 and 1,903.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.65, 7,014.28 and 1,903.37 is: 2,854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.65 : 7,014.28 = 1,903.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.65/7,014.28 = 1,903.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.65x = 7,014.28 × 1,903.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.65x = 13,350,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350,770.12/4,676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.77

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