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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.72, 7,063.38 and 1,937.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.72, 7,063.38 and 1,937.16 is: 2,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.72 : 7,063.38 = 1,937.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.72/7,063.38 = 1,937.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.72x = 7,063.38 × 1,937.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.72x = 13,682,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682,897.20/4,709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.25

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