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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.64, 7,127.40 and 2,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.64, 7,127.40 and 2,284.76 is: 3,427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.64 : 7,127.40 = 2,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.64/7,127.40 = 2,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.64x = 7,127.40 × 2,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.64x = 16,284,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284,398.42/4,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.83

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