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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.67, 7,037.51 and 2,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.67, 7,037.51 and 2,158.52 is: 3,237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.67 : 7,037.51 = 2,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.67/7,037.51 = 2,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.67x = 7,037.51 × 2,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.67x = 15,190,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,560.11/4,691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.78

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