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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.68, 7,127.55 and 2,285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.68, 7,127.55 and 2,285.67 is: 3,429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.68 : 7,127.55 = 2,285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.68/7,127.55 = 2,285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.68x = 7,127.55 × 2,285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.68x = 16,291,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,291,227.21/4,750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.24

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