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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.90, 7,309.55 and 1,363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.90, 7,309.55 and 1,363.69 is: 2,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.90 : 7,309.55 = 1,363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.90/7,309.55 = 1,363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.90x = 7,309.55 × 1,363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.90x = 9,967,923.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,923.69/4,873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.17

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