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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.06, 7,129.55 and 2,284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.06, 7,129.55 and 2,284.97 is: 3,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.06 : 7,129.55 = 2,284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.06/7,129.55 = 2,284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.06x = 7,129.55 × 2,284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.06x = 16,290,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290,777.93/4,755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.99

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