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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.91, 7,058.72 and 1,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.91, 7,058.72 and 1,374.23 is: 2,060.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.91 : 7,058.72 = 1,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.91/7,058.72 = 1,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.91x = 7,058.72 × 1,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.91x = 9,700,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,325.87/4,706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.87

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