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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.56, 7,076.58 and 2,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.56, 7,076.58 and 2,252.88 is: 3,377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.56 : 7,076.58 = 2,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.56/7,076.58 = 2,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.56x = 7,076.58 × 2,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.56x = 15,942,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,685.55/4,720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.29

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