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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.61, 7,211.43 and 1,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.61, 7,211.43 and 1,344.86 is: 2,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.61 : 7,211.43 = 1,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.61/7,211.43 = 1,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.61x = 7,211.43 × 1,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.61x = 9,698,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,698,327.69/4,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.29

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