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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.63, 7,210.23 and 1,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.63, 7,210.23 and 1,343.88 is: 2,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.63 : 7,210.23 = 1,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.63/7,210.23 = 1,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.63x = 7,210.23 × 1,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.63x = 9,689,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,689,683.89/4,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.90

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