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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.77, 7,122.26 and 2,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.77, 7,122.26 and 2,283.14 is: 3,425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.77 : 7,122.26 = 2,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.77/7,122.26 = 2,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.77x = 7,122.26 × 2,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.77x = 16,261,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,140.21/4,747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.01

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