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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.70, 7,132.05 and 2,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.70, 7,132.05 and 2,562.30 is: 3,843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.70 : 7,132.05 = 2,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.70/7,132.05 = 2,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.70x = 7,132.05 × 2,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.70x = 18,274,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274,451.72/4,754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.45

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