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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.42, 7,094.45 and 1,442.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.42, 7,094.45 and 1,442.55 is: 2,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.42 : 7,094.45 = 1,442.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.42/7,094.45 = 1,442.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.42x = 7,094.45 × 1,442.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.42x = 10,234,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234,098.85/4,729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.92

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