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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.52, 7,093.24 and 2,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.52, 7,093.24 and 2,262.40 is: 3,395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.52 : 7,093.24 = 2,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.52/7,093.24 = 2,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.52x = 7,093.24 × 2,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.52x = 16,047,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,746.18/4,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.97

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