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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.44, 7,090.61 and 1,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.44, 7,090.61 and 1,264.96 is: 1,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.44 : 7,090.61 = 1,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.44/7,090.61 = 1,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.44x = 7,090.61 × 1,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.44x = 8,969,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969,302.57/4,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.29

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