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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.94, 7,130.86 and 2,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.94, 7,130.86 and 2,285.84 is: 3,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.94 : 7,130.86 = 2,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.94/7,130.86 = 2,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.94x = 7,130.86 × 2,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.94x = 16,300,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300,005.02/4,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.29

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