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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.28, 7,043.44 and 2,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.28, 7,043.44 and 2,097.88 is: 3,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.28 : 7,043.44 = 2,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.28/7,043.44 = 2,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.28x = 7,043.44 × 2,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.28x = 14,776,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,776,291.91/4,695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.05

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