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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.41, 7,085.95 and 1,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.41, 7,085.95 and 1,437.89 is: 2,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.41 : 7,085.95 = 1,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.41/7,085.95 = 1,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.41x = 7,085.95 × 1,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.41x = 10,188,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,188,777.62/4,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.17

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