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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,765.46, 7,152.81 and 2,302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,765.46, 7,152.81 and 2,302.01 is: 3,455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,765.46 : 7,152.81 = 2,302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,765.46/7,152.81 = 2,302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,765.46x = 7,152.81 × 2,302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,765.46x = 16,465,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,465,840.15/4,765.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.25

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