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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.40, 7,131.70 and 2,562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.40, 7,131.70 and 2,562.34 is: 3,844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.40 : 7,131.70 = 2,562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.40/7,131.70 = 2,562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.40x = 7,131.70 × 2,562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.40x = 18,273,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273,840.18/4,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.37

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