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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.52, 7,014.72 and 1,903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.52, 7,014.72 and 1,903.96 is: 2,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.52 : 7,014.72 = 1,903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.52/7,014.72 = 1,903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.52x = 7,014.72 × 1,903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.52x = 13,355,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,355,746.29/4,680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.47

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