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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.42, 7,131.96 and 1,468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.42, 7,131.96 and 1,468.62 is: 2,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.42 : 7,131.96 = 1,468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.42/7,131.96 = 1,468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.42x = 7,131.96 × 1,468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.42x = 10,474,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,139.10/4,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.57

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