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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,724.63, 7,086.96 and 2,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,724.63, 7,086.96 and 2,251.96 is: 3,377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,724.63 : 7,086.96 = 2,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,724.63/7,086.96 = 2,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,724.63x = 7,086.96 × 2,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,724.63x = 15,959,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,532.72/4,724.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.94

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