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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.86, 7,125.42 and 2,152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.86, 7,125.42 and 2,152.62 is: 3,230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.86 : 7,125.42 = 2,152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.86/7,125.42 = 2,152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.86x = 7,125.42 × 2,152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.86x = 15,338,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338,321.60/4,747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.58

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