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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.69, 7,130.49 and 2,285.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.69, 7,130.49 and 2,285.59 is: 3,426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.69 : 7,130.49 = 2,285.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.69/7,130.49 = 2,285.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.69x = 7,130.49 × 2,285.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.69x = 16,297,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297,376.64/4,755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.92

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