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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.35, 7,136.22 and 2,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.35, 7,136.22 and 2,223.64 is: 3,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.35 : 7,136.22 = 2,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.35/7,136.22 = 2,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.35x = 7,136.22 × 2,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.35x = 15,868,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,868,384.24/4,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.15

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