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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.96, 7,068.89 and 1,424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.96, 7,068.89 and 1,424.98 is: 2,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.96 : 7,068.89 = 1,424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.96/7,068.89 = 1,424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.96x = 7,068.89 × 1,424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.96x = 10,073,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,073,026.87/4,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.76

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