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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.70, 7,033.06 and 1,401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.70, 7,033.06 and 1,401.69 is: 2,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.70 : 7,033.06 = 1,401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.70/7,033.06 = 1,401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.70x = 7,033.06 × 1,401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.70x = 9,858,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,858,169.87/4,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.54

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