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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.99, 7,131.94 and 1,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.99, 7,131.94 and 1,466.96 is: 2,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.99 : 7,131.94 = 1,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.99/7,131.94 = 1,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.99x = 7,131.94 × 1,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.99x = 10,462,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462,270.70/4,753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.73

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