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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.40, 7,121.10 and 2,155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.40, 7,121.10 and 2,155.40 is: 3,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.40 : 7,121.10 = 2,155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.40/7,121.10 = 2,155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.40x = 7,121.10 × 2,155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.40x = 15,348,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348,818.94/4,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.10

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