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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.39, 7,151.83 and 2,304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.39, 7,151.83 and 2,304.55 is: 3,455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.39 : 7,151.83 = 2,304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.39/7,151.83 = 2,304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.39x = 7,151.83 × 2,304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.39x = 16,481,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481,762.73/4,770.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.01

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