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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.28, 7,156.32 and 2,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.28, 7,156.32 and 2,304 is: 3,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.28 : 7,156.32 = 2,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.28/7,156.32 = 2,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.28x = 7,156.32 × 2,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.28x = 16,488,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,488,161.28/4,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.71

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