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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.65, 7,081.01 and 1,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.65, 7,081.01 and 1,433.76 is: 2,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.65 : 7,081.01 = 1,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.65/7,081.01 = 1,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.65x = 7,081.01 × 1,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.65x = 10,152,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,461.73/4,720.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.65

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