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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.44, 7,068.24 and 1,424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.44, 7,068.24 and 1,424.46 is: 2,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.44 : 7,068.24 = 1,424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.44/7,068.24 = 1,424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.44x = 7,068.24 × 1,424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.44x = 10,068,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068,425.15/4,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.02

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