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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.74, 7,092.36 and 2,645.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.74, 7,092.36 and 2,645.36 is: 3,970.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.74 : 7,092.36 = 2,645.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.74/7,092.36 = 2,645.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.74x = 7,092.36 × 2,645.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.74x = 18,761,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,761,836.58/4,725.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.14

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