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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.21, 7,080.02 and 2,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.21, 7,080.02 and 2,263.76 is: 3,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.21 : 7,080.02 = 2,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.21/7,080.02 = 2,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.21x = 7,080.02 × 2,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.21x = 16,027,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,506.95/4,727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.48

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