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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.98, 7,127.52 and 1,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.98, 7,127.52 and 1,465.18 is: 2,197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.98 : 7,127.52 = 1,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.98/7,127.52 = 1,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.98x = 7,127.52 × 1,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.98x = 10,443,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,443,099.75/4,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.63

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