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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.64, 7,112.06 and 2,143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.64, 7,112.06 and 2,143.56 is: 3,215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.64 : 7,112.06 = 2,143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.64/7,112.06 = 2,143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.64x = 7,112.06 × 2,143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.64x = 15,245,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,127.33/4,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.84

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