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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.63, 7,205.31 and 1,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.63, 7,205.31 and 1,340.88 is: 2,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.63 : 7,205.31 = 1,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.63/7,205.31 = 1,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.63x = 7,205.31 × 1,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.63x = 9,661,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,661,456.07/4,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.28

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