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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.60, 7,083.38 and 2,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.60, 7,083.38 and 2,255.20 is: 3,380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.60 : 7,083.38 = 2,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.60/7,083.38 = 2,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.60x = 7,083.38 × 2,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.60x = 15,974,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974,426.51/4,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.40

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