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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.36, 7,073.58 and 2,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.36, 7,073.58 and 2,085.44 is: 3,126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.36 : 7,073.58 = 2,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.36/7,073.58 = 2,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.36x = 7,073.58 × 2,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.36x = 14,751,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,751,526.68/4,718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.41

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