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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.67, 7,116.66 and 2,111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.67, 7,116.66 and 2,111.38 is: 3,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.67 : 7,116.66 = 2,111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.67/7,116.66 = 2,111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.67x = 7,116.66 × 2,111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.67x = 15,025,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025,955.80/4,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.92

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