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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.53, 7,086.28 and 2,257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.53, 7,086.28 and 2,257.14 is: 3,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.53 : 7,086.28 = 2,257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.53/7,086.28 = 2,257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.53x = 7,086.28 × 2,257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.53x = 15,994,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994,726.04/4,727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.32

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