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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.83, 7,301.46 and 1,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.83, 7,301.46 and 1,404.08 is: 2,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.83 : 7,301.46 = 1,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.83/7,301.46 = 1,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.83x = 7,301.46 × 1,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.83x = 10,251,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,251,826.94/4,866.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.47

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