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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.08, 7,131.90 and 2,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.08, 7,131.90 and 2,414.06 is: 3,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.08 : 7,131.90 = 2,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.08/7,131.90 = 2,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.08x = 7,131.90 × 2,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.08x = 17,216,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216,834.51/4,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.72

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