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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.90, 7,305.81 and 1,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.90, 7,305.81 and 1,408.15 is: 2,112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.90 : 7,305.81 = 1,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.90/7,305.81 = 1,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.90x = 7,305.81 × 1,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.90x = 10,287,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,287,676.35/4,870.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.07

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