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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,701.43, 7,053.08 and 2,104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,701.43, 7,053.08 and 2,104.39 is: 3,157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,701.43 : 7,053.08 = 2,104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,701.43/7,053.08 = 2,104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,701.43x = 7,053.08 × 2,104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,701.43x = 14,842,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842,420.50/4,701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.00

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