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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.06, 7,137.63 and 2,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.06, 7,137.63 and 2,565.28 is: 3,849.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.06 : 7,137.63 = 2,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.06/7,137.63 = 2,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.06x = 7,137.63 × 2,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.06x = 18,309,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,309,983.80/4,757.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.02

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