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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.28, 7,116.26 and 2,147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.28, 7,116.26 and 2,147.22 is: 3,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.28 : 7,116.26 = 2,147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.28/7,116.26 = 2,147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.28x = 7,116.26 × 2,147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.28x = 15,280,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,140.22/4,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.75

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