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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.48, 7,089.51 and 2,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.48, 7,089.51 and 2,097.08 is: 3,142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.48 : 7,089.51 = 2,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.48/7,089.51 = 2,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.48x = 7,089.51 × 2,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.48x = 14,867,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867,269.63/4,730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.87

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