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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,742.89, 7,114.33 and 2,277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,742.89, 7,114.33 and 2,277.11 is: 3,415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,742.89 : 7,114.33 = 2,277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,742.89/7,114.33 = 2,277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,742.89x = 7,114.33 × 2,277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,742.89x = 16,200,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,132.62/4,742.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.67

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