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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,724.43, 7,081.94 and 2,256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,724.43, 7,081.94 and 2,256.36 is: 3,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,724.43 : 7,081.94 = 2,256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,724.43/7,081.94 = 2,256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,724.43x = 7,081.94 × 2,256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,724.43x = 15,979,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979,394.86/4,724.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.29

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