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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.83, 7,147.04 and 2,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.83, 7,147.04 and 2,298.60 is: 3,444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.83 : 7,147.04 = 2,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.83/7,147.04 = 2,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.83x = 7,147.04 × 2,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.83x = 16,428,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,174.65/4,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.91

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