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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.85, 7,111.21 and 2,143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.85, 7,111.21 and 2,143.79 is: 3,215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.85 : 7,111.21 = 2,143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.85/7,111.21 = 2,143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.85x = 7,111.21 × 2,143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.85x = 15,244,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,940.89/4,740.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.66

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