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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.14, 7,133.61 and 2,384.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.14, 7,133.61 and 2,384.47 is: 3,577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.14 : 7,133.61 = 2,384.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.14/7,133.61 = 2,384.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.14x = 7,133.61 × 2,384.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.14x = 17,009,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,009,843.37/4,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.15

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