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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.22, 7,132.83 and 1,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.22, 7,132.83 and 1,468.24 is: 2,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.22 : 7,132.83 = 1,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.22/7,132.83 = 1,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.22x = 7,132.83 × 1,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.22x = 10,472,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472,682.98/4,755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.36

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