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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.88, 7,162.83 and 2,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.88, 7,162.83 and 2,307.24 is: 3,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.88 : 7,162.83 = 2,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.88/7,162.83 = 2,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.88x = 7,162.83 × 2,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.88x = 16,526,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,367.89/4,772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.56

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