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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.97, 7,016.96 and 1,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.97, 7,016.96 and 1,391.09 is: 2,086.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.97 : 7,016.96 = 1,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.97/7,016.96 = 1,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.97x = 7,016.96 × 1,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.97x = 9,761,215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,761,215.93/4,677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.64

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