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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,737.50, 7,108.81 and 2,305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,737.50, 7,108.81 and 2,305.50 is: 3,459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,737.50 : 7,108.81 = 2,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,737.50/7,108.81 = 2,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,737.50x = 7,108.81 × 2,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,737.50x = 16,389,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389,361.46/4,737.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.50

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