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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.47, 7,142.76 and 2,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.47, 7,142.76 and 2,295.72 is: 3,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.47 : 7,142.76 = 2,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.47/7,142.76 = 2,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.47x = 7,142.76 × 2,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.47x = 16,397,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397,776.99/4,759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.29

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