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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.56, 7,137.27 and 2,261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.56, 7,137.27 and 2,261.47 is: 3,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.56 : 7,137.27 = 2,261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.56/7,137.27 = 2,261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.56x = 7,137.27 × 2,261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.56x = 16,140,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140,721.99/4,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.22

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