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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,734, 7,091.85 and 2,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,734, 7,091.85 and 2,263.89 is: 3,391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,734 : 7,091.85 = 2,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,734/7,091.85 = 2,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,734x = 7,091.85 × 2,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,734x = 16,055,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,168.30/4,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.46

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