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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.03, 7,080.36 and 2,256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.03, 7,080.36 and 2,256.45 is: 3,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.03 : 7,080.36 = 2,256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.03/7,080.36 = 2,256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.03x = 7,080.36 × 2,256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.03x = 15,976,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,976,478.32/4,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.24

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