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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.42, 7,206.35 and 1,340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.42, 7,206.35 and 1,340.67 is: 2,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.42 : 7,206.35 = 1,340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.42/7,206.35 = 1,340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.42x = 7,206.35 × 1,340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.42x = 9,661,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,661,362.60/4,803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.35

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