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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.50, 7,127.35 and 2,256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.50, 7,127.35 and 2,256.86 is: 3,383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.50 : 7,127.35 = 2,256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.50/7,127.35 = 2,256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.50x = 7,127.35 × 2,256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.50x = 16,085,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085,443.30/4,754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.21

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