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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.68, 7,086.74 and 2,268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.68, 7,086.74 and 2,268.27 is: 3,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.68 : 7,086.74 = 2,268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.68/7,086.74 = 2,268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.68x = 7,086.74 × 2,268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.68x = 16,074,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,074,628.40/4,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.24

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