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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.94, 7,080.94 and 1,434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.94, 7,080.94 and 1,434.06 is: 2,150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.94 : 7,080.94 = 1,434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.94/7,080.94 = 1,434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.94x = 7,080.94 × 1,434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.94x = 10,154,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,450.24/4,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.94

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