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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.47, 7,059.74 and 1,419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.47, 7,059.74 and 1,419.55 is: 2,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.47 : 7,059.74 = 1,419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.47/7,059.74 = 1,419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.47x = 7,059.74 × 1,419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.47x = 10,021,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021,653.92/4,706.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.34

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