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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,728.42, 7,092.95 and 1,441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,728.42, 7,092.95 and 1,441.55 is: 2,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,728.42 : 7,092.95 = 1,441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,728.42/7,092.95 = 1,441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,728.42x = 7,092.95 × 1,441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,728.42x = 10,224,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,224,852.60/4,728.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.42

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