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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.51, 7,148.02 and 2,265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.51, 7,148.02 and 2,265.31 is: 3,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.51 : 7,148.02 = 2,265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.51/7,148.02 = 2,265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.51x = 7,148.02 × 2,265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.51x = 16,192,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,192,451.99/4,768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.70

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