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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.50, 7,023.41 and 1,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.50, 7,023.41 and 1,394.58 is: 2,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.50 : 7,023.41 = 1,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.50/7,023.41 = 1,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.50x = 7,023.41 × 1,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.50x = 9,794,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794,700.14/4,681.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.21

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