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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.64, 7,127.50 and 2,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.64, 7,127.50 and 2,289.80 is: 3,431.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.64 : 7,127.50 = 2,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.64/7,127.50 = 2,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.64x = 7,127.50 × 2,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.64x = 16,320,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320,549.50/4,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.83

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