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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.76, 7,067.28 and 2,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.76, 7,067.28 and 2,118.44 is: 3,175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.76 : 7,067.28 = 2,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.76/7,067.28 = 2,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.76x = 7,067.28 × 2,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.76x = 14,971,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,971,608.64/4,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.48

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