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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.28, 7,125.84 and 2,284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.28, 7,125.84 and 2,284.83 is: 3,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.28 : 7,125.84 = 2,284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.28/7,125.84 = 2,284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.28x = 7,125.84 × 2,284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.28x = 16,281,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281,333.01/4,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.73

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