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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.95, 7,088.76 and 2,538.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.95, 7,088.76 and 2,538.95 is: 3,808.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.95 : 7,088.76 = 2,538.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.95/7,088.76 = 2,538.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.95x = 7,088.76 × 2,538.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.95x = 17,998,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,007.20/4,725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.34

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