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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729, 7,094.85 and 1,609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729, 7,094.85 and 1,609.69 is: 2,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729 : 7,094.85 = 1,609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729/7,094.85 = 1,609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729x = 7,094.85 × 1,609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729x = 11,420,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,420,509.10/4,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.99

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