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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.36, 7,143.12 and 2,298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.36, 7,143.12 and 2,298.26 is: 3,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.36 : 7,143.12 = 2,298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.36/7,143.12 = 2,298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.36x = 7,143.12 × 2,298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.36x = 16,416,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,416,711.26/4,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.90

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