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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.73, 7,061.33 and 2,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.73, 7,061.33 and 2,251.28 is: 3,371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.73 : 7,061.33 = 2,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.73/7,061.33 = 2,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.73x = 7,061.33 × 2,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.73x = 15,897,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897,031.00/4,714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.78

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