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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.44, 7,086.57 and 2,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.44, 7,086.57 and 2,261.62 is: 3,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.44 : 7,086.57 = 2,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.44/7,086.57 = 2,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.44x = 7,086.57 × 2,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.44x = 16,027,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,128.44/4,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.23

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