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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.79, 7,094.18 and 1,445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.79, 7,094.18 and 1,445.18 is: 2,167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.79 : 7,094.18 = 1,445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.79/7,094.18 = 1,445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.79x = 7,094.18 × 1,445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.79x = 10,252,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,252,335.19/4,729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.61

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