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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,726.95, 7,087.38 and 2,261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,726.95, 7,087.38 and 2,261.71 is: 3,391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,726.95 : 7,087.38 = 2,261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,726.95/7,087.38 = 2,261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,726.95x = 7,087.38 × 2,261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,726.95x = 16,029,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029,598.22/4,726.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.11

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