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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,728.72, 7,093.80 and 2,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,728.72, 7,093.80 and 2,261.52 is: 3,392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,728.72 : 7,093.80 = 2,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,728.72/7,093.80 = 2,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,728.72x = 7,093.80 × 2,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,728.72x = 16,042,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042,770.58/4,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.62

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