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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,861.65, 7,292.99 and 1,351.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,861.65, 7,292.99 and 1,351.67 is: 2,027.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,861.65 : 7,292.99 = 1,351.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,861.65/7,292.99 = 1,351.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,861.65x = 7,292.99 × 1,351.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,861.65x = 9,857,672.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,857,672.57/4,861.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.64

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