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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.64, 7,094.45 and 1,442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.64, 7,094.45 and 1,442.73 is: 2,164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.64 : 7,094.45 = 1,442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.64/7,094.45 = 1,442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.64x = 7,094.45 × 1,442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.64x = 10,235,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,235,344.74/4,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.08

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