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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.68, 7,064.28 and 2,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.68, 7,064.28 and 2,520 is: 3,778.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.68 : 7,064.28 = 2,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.68/7,064.28 = 2,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.68x = 7,064.28 × 2,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.68x = 17,801,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,985.60/4,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.27

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