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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.48, 7,098.33 and 1,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.48, 7,098.33 and 1,444.58 is: 2,167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.48 : 7,098.33 = 1,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.48/7,098.33 = 1,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.48x = 7,098.33 × 1,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.48x = 10,254,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,105.55/4,731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.21

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