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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,743.56, 7,110.72 and 2,664.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,743.56, 7,110.72 and 2,664.56 is: 3,994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,743.56 : 7,110.72 = 2,664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,743.56/7,110.72 = 2,664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,743.56x = 7,110.72 × 2,664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,743.56x = 18,946,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,946,940.08/4,743.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.24

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