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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.68, 7,126.52 and 2,155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.68, 7,126.52 and 2,155.92 is: 3,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.68 : 7,126.52 = 2,155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.68/7,126.52 = 2,155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.68x = 7,126.52 × 2,155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.68x = 15,364,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,364,207.00/4,753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.07

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