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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.98, 7,072.49 and 1,595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.98, 7,072.49 and 1,595.01 is: 2,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.98 : 7,072.49 = 1,595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.98/7,072.49 = 1,595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.98x = 7,072.49 × 1,595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.98x = 11,280,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,280,656.91/4,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.51

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