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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.17, 7,131.15 and 2,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.17, 7,131.15 and 2,121.30 is: 3,182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.17 : 7,131.15 = 2,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.17/7,131.15 = 2,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.17x = 7,131.15 × 2,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.17x = 15,127,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,308.50/4,753.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.57

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