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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,686.84, 7,030.26 and 1,224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,686.84, 7,030.26 and 1,224.09 is: 1,836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,686.84 : 7,030.26 = 1,224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,686.84/7,030.26 = 1,224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,686.84x = 7,030.26 × 1,224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,686.84x = 8,605,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,670.96/4,686.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.14

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