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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,687.65, 7,029.27 and 1,399.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,687.65, 7,029.27 and 1,399.59 is: 2,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,687.65 : 7,029.27 = 1,399.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,687.65/7,029.27 = 1,399.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,687.65x = 7,029.27 × 1,399.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,687.65x = 9,838,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838,096.00/4,687.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.73

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