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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.84, 7,147.37 and 2,298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.84, 7,147.37 and 2,298.39 is: 3,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.84 : 7,147.37 = 2,298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.84/7,147.37 = 2,298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.84x = 7,147.37 × 2,298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.84x = 16,427,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427,443.73/4,761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.81

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