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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764, 7,146.50 and 1,301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764, 7,146.50 and 1,301.25 is: 1,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764 : 7,146.50 = 1,301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764/7,146.50 = 1,301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764x = 7,146.50 × 1,301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764x = 9,299,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,376.62/4,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.01

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