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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.76, 7,141.20 and 2,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.76, 7,141.20 and 2,295.04 is: 3,441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.76 : 7,141.20 = 2,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.76/7,141.20 = 2,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.76x = 7,141.20 × 2,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.76x = 16,389,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389,339.65/4,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.87

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