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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.63, 7,125.77 and 2,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.63, 7,125.77 and 2,151.56 is: 3,228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.63 : 7,125.77 = 2,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.63/7,125.77 = 2,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.63x = 7,125.77 × 2,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.63x = 15,331,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331,544.89/4,748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.63

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