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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,746.16, 7,114.36 and 2,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,746.16, 7,114.36 and 2,277.28 is: 3,413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,746.16 : 7,114.36 = 2,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,746.16/7,114.36 = 2,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,746.16x = 7,114.36 × 2,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,746.16x = 16,201,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,389.74/4,746.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.58

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