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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.96, 7,297.14 and 1,401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.96, 7,297.14 and 1,401.18 is: 2,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.96 : 7,297.14 = 1,401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.96/7,297.14 = 1,401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.96x = 7,297.14 × 1,401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.96x = 10,224,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,224,606.63/4,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.12

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