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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,737.52, 7,106.28 and 1,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,737.52, 7,106.28 and 1,274.68 is: 1,912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,737.52 : 7,106.28 = 1,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,737.52/7,106.28 = 1,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,737.52x = 7,106.28 × 1,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,737.52x = 9,058,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,058,232.99/4,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.02

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