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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.60, 7,130.44 and 2,153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.60, 7,130.44 and 2,153.48 is: 3,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.60 : 7,130.44 = 2,153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.60/7,130.44 = 2,153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.60x = 7,130.44 × 2,153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.60x = 15,355,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,259.93/4,753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.24

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