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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.34, 7,051.59 and 2,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.34, 7,051.59 and 2,832.20 is: 4,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.34 : 7,051.59 = 2,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.34/7,051.59 = 2,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.34x = 7,051.59 × 2,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.34x = 19,971,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,971,504.38/4,707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.63

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