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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.97, 7,121.76 and 2,558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.97, 7,121.76 and 2,558.12 is: 3,833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.97 : 7,121.76 = 2,558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.97/7,121.76 = 2,558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.97x = 7,121.76 × 2,558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.97x = 18,218,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,271.49/4,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.84

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