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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.93, 7,052.34 and 1,413.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.93, 7,052.34 and 1,413.89 is: 2,121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.93 : 7,052.34 = 1,413.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.93/7,052.34 = 1,413.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.93x = 7,052.34 × 1,413.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.93x = 9,971,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971,197.74/4,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.11

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