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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.48, 7,059.72 and 1,375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.48, 7,059.72 and 1,375.04 is: 2,062.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.48 : 7,059.72 = 1,375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.48/7,059.72 = 1,375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.48x = 7,059.72 × 1,375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.48x = 9,707,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707,397.39/4,706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.56

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