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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.65, 7,134.15 and 1,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.65, 7,134.15 and 1,469.03 is: 2,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.65 : 7,134.15 = 1,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.65/7,134.15 = 1,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.65x = 7,134.15 × 1,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.65x = 10,480,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,480,244.70/4,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.75

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