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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,728.97, 7,089.98 and 2,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,728.97, 7,089.98 and 2,265.52 is: 3,396.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,728.97 : 7,089.98 = 2,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,728.97/7,089.98 = 2,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,728.97x = 7,089.98 × 2,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,728.97x = 16,062,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,491.49/4,728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.62

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