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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.75, 7,152.12 and 1,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.75, 7,152.12 and 1,305 is: 1,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.75 : 7,152.12 = 1,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.75/7,152.12 = 1,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.75x = 7,152.12 × 1,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.75x = 9,333,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333,516.60/4,767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.64

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