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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.28, 7,351.14 and 1,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.28, 7,351.14 and 1,437.72 is: 2,156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.28 : 7,351.14 = 1,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.28/7,351.14 = 1,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.28x = 7,351.14 × 1,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.28x = 10,568,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,568,881.00/4,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.35

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