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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.97, 7,073.22 and 1,595.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.97, 7,073.22 and 1,595.17 is: 2,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.97 : 7,073.22 = 1,595.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.97/7,073.22 = 1,595.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.97x = 7,073.22 × 1,595.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.97x = 11,282,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,282,970.66/4,714.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.01

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