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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.23, 7,150.72 and 1,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.23, 7,150.72 and 1,304.48 is: 1,956.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.23 : 7,150.72 = 1,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.23/7,150.72 = 1,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.23x = 7,150.72 × 1,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.23x = 9,327,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,327,971.23/4,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.69

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