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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.93, 7,063.13 and 2,252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.93, 7,063.13 and 2,252.49 is: 3,373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.93 : 7,063.13 = 2,252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.93/7,063.13 = 2,252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.93x = 7,063.13 × 2,252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.93x = 15,909,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909,583.12/4,715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.58

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