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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.55, 7,146.94 and 2,298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.55, 7,146.94 and 2,298.11 is: 3,449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.55 : 7,146.94 = 2,298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.55/7,146.94 = 2,298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.55x = 7,146.94 × 2,298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.55x = 16,424,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,424,417.43/4,761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.38

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