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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.23, 7,062.08 and 2,251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.23, 7,062.08 and 2,251.78 is: 3,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.23 : 7,062.08 = 2,251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.23/7,062.08 = 2,251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.23x = 7,062.08 × 2,251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.23x = 15,902,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902,250.50/4,715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.53

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