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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.52, 7,306.20 and 1,360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.52, 7,306.20 and 1,360.55 is: 2,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.52 : 7,306.20 = 1,360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.52/7,306.20 = 1,360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.52x = 7,306.20 × 1,360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.52x = 9,940,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,940,478.12/4,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.95

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