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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.66, 7,115.32 and 2,287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.66, 7,115.32 and 2,287.18 is: 3,425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.66 : 7,115.32 = 2,287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.66/7,115.32 = 2,287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.66x = 7,115.32 × 2,287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.66x = 16,274,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274,017.60/4,750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.63

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