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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.95, 7,088.88 and 2,262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.95, 7,088.88 and 2,262.71 is: 3,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.95 : 7,088.88 = 2,262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.95/7,088.88 = 2,262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.95x = 7,088.88 × 2,262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.95x = 16,040,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,079.66/4,727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.61

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