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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,726.62, 7,079.13 and 2,263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,726.62, 7,079.13 and 2,263.17 is: 3,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,726.62 : 7,079.13 = 2,263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,726.62/7,079.13 = 2,263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,726.62x = 7,079.13 × 2,263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,726.62x = 16,021,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,274.64/4,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.58

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