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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.94, 7,097.44 and 1,443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.94, 7,097.44 and 1,443.94 is: 2,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.94 : 7,097.44 = 1,443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.94/7,097.44 = 1,443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.94x = 7,097.44 × 1,443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.94x = 10,248,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,248,298.79/4,730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.23

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