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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.95, 7,061.98 and 1,421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.95, 7,061.98 and 1,421.08 is: 2,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.95 : 7,061.98 = 1,421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.95/7,061.98 = 1,421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.95x = 7,061.98 × 1,421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.95x = 10,035,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,035,597.90/4,707.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.63

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