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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,726.62, 7,079.12 and 2,263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,726.62, 7,079.12 and 2,263.18 is: 3,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,726.62 : 7,079.12 = 2,263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,726.62/7,079.12 = 2,263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,726.62x = 7,079.12 × 2,263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,726.62x = 16,021,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,322.80/4,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.59

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