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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.37, 7,114.84 and 2,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.37, 7,114.84 and 2,287.04 is: 3,425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.37 : 7,114.84 = 2,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.37/7,114.84 = 2,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.37x = 7,114.84 × 2,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.37x = 16,271,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,888.10/4,750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.40

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