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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.77, 7,059.62 and 1,244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.77, 7,059.62 and 1,244.29 is: 1,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.77 : 7,059.62 = 1,244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.77/7,059.62 = 1,244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.77x = 7,059.62 × 1,244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.77x = 8,784,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784,208.35/4,706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.29

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