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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.48, 7,421.22 and 1,437.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.48, 7,421.22 and 1,437.71 is: 2,156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.48 : 7,421.22 = 1,437.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.48/7,421.22 = 1,437.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.48x = 7,421.22 × 1,437.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.48x = 10,669,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,669,525.10/4,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.56

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