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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.36, 7,130.88 and 2,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.36, 7,130.88 and 2,017.28 is: 3,027.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.36 : 7,130.88 = 2,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.36/7,130.88 = 2,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.36x = 7,130.88 × 2,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.36x = 14,384,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,384,981.61/4,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.55

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