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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.36, 7,072.08 and 2,084.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.36, 7,072.08 and 2,084.44 is: 3,124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.36 : 7,072.08 = 2,084.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.36/7,072.08 = 2,084.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.36x = 7,072.08 × 2,084.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.36x = 14,741,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,741,326.44/4,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.91

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