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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.23, 7,014.27 and 1,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.23, 7,014.27 and 1,903.67 is: 2,853.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.23 : 7,014.27 = 1,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.23/7,014.27 = 1,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.23x = 7,014.27 × 1,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.23x = 13,352,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352,855.37/4,680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.03

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