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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.36, 7,090.75 and 2,095.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.36, 7,090.75 and 2,095.43 is: 3,141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.36 : 7,090.75 = 2,095.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.36/7,090.75 = 2,095.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.36x = 7,090.75 × 2,095.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.36x = 14,858,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,170.27/4,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.69

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