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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.97, 7,091.48 and 2,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.97, 7,091.48 and 2,266.52 is: 3,398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.97 : 7,091.48 = 2,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.97/7,091.48 = 2,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.97x = 7,091.48 × 2,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.97x = 16,072,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072,981.25/4,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.11

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