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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.51, 7,080.77 and 2,121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.51, 7,080.77 and 2,121.63 is: 3,182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.51 : 7,080.77 = 2,121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.51/7,080.77 = 2,121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.51x = 7,080.77 × 2,121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.51x = 15,022,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,774.06/4,720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.45

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