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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.60, 7,091.76 and 2,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.60, 7,091.76 and 2,263.52 is: 3,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.60 : 7,091.76 = 2,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.60/7,091.76 = 2,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.60x = 7,091.76 × 2,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.60x = 16,052,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,340.60/4,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.45

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