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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.41, 7,116.48 and 2,280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.41, 7,116.48 and 2,280.83 is: 3,419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.41 : 7,116.48 = 2,280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.41/7,116.48 = 2,280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.41x = 7,116.48 × 2,280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.41x = 16,231,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231,445.50/4,747.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.01

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