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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.41, 7,151.94 and 1,480.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.41, 7,151.94 and 1,480.83 is: 2,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.41 : 7,151.94 = 1,480.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.41/7,151.94 = 1,480.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.41x = 7,151.94 × 1,480.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.41x = 10,590,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590,807.31/4,767.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.50

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