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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.03, 7,110.73 and 2,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.03, 7,110.73 and 2,143.36 is: 3,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.03 : 7,110.73 = 2,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.03/7,110.73 = 2,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.03x = 7,110.73 × 2,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.03x = 15,240,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,240,854.25/4,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.67

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