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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.94, 7,095.84 and 1,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.94, 7,095.84 and 1,611.10 is: 2,415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.94 : 7,095.84 = 1,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.94/7,095.84 = 1,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.94x = 7,095.84 × 1,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.94x = 11,432,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,432,107.82/4,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.95

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