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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.97, 7,154.37 and 1,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.97, 7,154.37 and 1,481.94 is: 2,223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.97 : 7,154.37 = 1,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.97/7,154.37 = 1,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.97x = 7,154.37 × 1,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.97x = 10,602,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602,339.67/4,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.19

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