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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.77, 7,217.06 and 1,349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.77, 7,217.06 and 1,349.29 is: 2,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.77 : 7,217.06 = 1,349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.77/7,217.06 = 1,349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.77x = 7,217.06 × 1,349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.77x = 9,737,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737,900.14/4,811.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.77

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