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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.46, 7,158.89 and 1,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.46, 7,158.89 and 1,441.71 is: 2,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.46 : 7,158.89 = 1,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.46/7,158.89 = 1,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.46x = 7,158.89 × 1,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.46x = 10,321,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,321,059.00/4,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.72

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