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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.23, 7,111.20 and 2,273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.23, 7,111.20 and 2,273.33 is: 3,410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.23 : 7,111.20 = 2,273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.23/7,111.20 = 2,273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.23x = 7,111.20 × 2,273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.23x = 16,166,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166,104.30/4,740.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.41

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