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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.58, 7,159.64 and 2,305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.58, 7,159.64 and 2,305.02 is: 3,458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.58 : 7,159.64 = 2,305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.58/7,159.64 = 2,305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.58x = 7,159.64 × 2,305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.58x = 16,503,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,503,101.87/4,771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.62

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