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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.36, 7,014.44 and 1,903.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.36, 7,014.44 and 1,903.79 is: 2,853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.36 : 7,014.44 = 1,903.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.36/7,014.44 = 1,903.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.36x = 7,014.44 × 1,903.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.36x = 13,354,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,354,043.02/4,680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.21

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