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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,738.78, 7,108.20 and 2,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,738.78, 7,108.20 and 2,141.14 is: 3,211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,738.78 : 7,108.20 = 2,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,738.78/7,108.20 = 2,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,738.78x = 7,108.20 × 2,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,738.78x = 15,219,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,219,651.35/4,738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.72

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