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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.49, 7,127.27 and 2,284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.49, 7,127.27 and 2,284.99 is: 3,428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.49 : 7,127.27 = 2,284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.49/7,127.27 = 2,284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.49x = 7,127.27 × 2,284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.49x = 16,285,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285,740.34/4,750.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.22

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