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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.44, 7,073.64 and 2,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.44, 7,073.64 and 2,250 is: 3,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.44 : 7,073.64 = 2,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.44/7,073.64 = 2,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.44x = 7,073.64 × 2,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.44x = 15,915,690
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,915,690/4,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.80

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