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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.72, 7,076.49 and 2,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.72, 7,076.49 and 2,251.24 is: 3,378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.72 : 7,076.49 = 2,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.72/7,076.49 = 2,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.72x = 7,076.49 × 2,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.72x = 15,930,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930,877.35/4,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.97

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