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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.93, 7,067.69 and 1,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.93, 7,067.69 and 1,424.92 is: 2,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.93 : 7,067.69 = 1,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.93/7,067.69 = 1,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.93x = 7,067.69 × 1,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.93x = 10,070,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070,892.83/4,711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.32

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