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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.83, 7,158.51 and 2,304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.83, 7,158.51 and 2,304.27 is: 3,457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.83 : 7,158.51 = 2,304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.83/7,158.51 = 2,304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.83x = 7,158.51 × 2,304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.83x = 16,495,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,495,139.84/4,770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.50

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