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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,694.88, 7,043.13 and 2,097.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,694.88, 7,043.13 and 2,097.72 is: 3,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,694.88 : 7,043.13 = 2,097.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,694.88/7,043.13 = 2,097.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,694.88x = 7,043.13 × 2,097.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,694.88x = 14,774,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,514.66/4,694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.94

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