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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.34, 7,306.81 and 1,361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.34, 7,306.81 and 1,361.41 is: 2,042.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.34 : 7,306.81 = 1,361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.34/7,306.81 = 1,361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.34x = 7,306.81 × 1,361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.34x = 9,947,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,947,542.53/4,871.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.05

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