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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.58, 7,207.41 and 1,342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.58, 7,207.41 and 1,342.86 is: 2,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.58 : 7,207.41 = 1,342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.58/7,207.41 = 1,342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.58x = 7,207.41 × 1,342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.58x = 9,678,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,678,542.59/4,805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.02

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