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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,756.37, 7,130.79 and 2,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,756.37, 7,130.79 and 2,414.22 is: 3,619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,756.37 : 7,130.79 = 2,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,756.37/7,130.79 = 2,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,756.37x = 7,130.79 × 2,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,756.37x = 17,215,295.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,215,295.83/4,756.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.42

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