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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,868.77, 7,303.14 and 1,358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,868.77, 7,303.14 and 1,358.77 is: 2,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,868.77 : 7,303.14 = 1,358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,868.77/7,303.14 = 1,358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,868.77x = 7,303.14 × 1,358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,868.77x = 9,923,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923,280.74/4,868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.15

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