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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.14, 7,126.75 and 2,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.14, 7,126.75 and 2,285.14 is: 3,428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.14 : 7,126.75 = 2,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.14/7,126.75 = 2,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.14x = 7,126.75 × 2,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.14x = 16,285,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285,621.50/4,750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.45

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