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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.61, 7,089.47 and 1,438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.61, 7,089.47 and 1,438.96 is: 2,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.61 : 7,089.47 = 1,438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.61/7,089.47 = 1,438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.61x = 7,089.47 × 1,438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.61x = 10,201,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,201,478.91/4,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.76

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