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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.55, 7,081.36 and 1,433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.55, 7,081.36 and 1,433.66 is: 2,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.55 : 7,081.36 = 1,433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.55/7,081.36 = 1,433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.55x = 7,081.36 × 1,433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.55x = 10,152,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,223.59/4,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.65

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