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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.97, 7,088.48 and 2,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.97, 7,088.48 and 2,264.52 is: 3,395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.97 : 7,088.48 = 2,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.97/7,088.48 = 2,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.97x = 7,088.48 × 2,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.97x = 16,052,010.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,010.39/4,727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.12

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