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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.52, 7,134.89 and 2,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.52, 7,134.89 and 2,157.48 is: 3,237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.52 : 7,134.89 = 2,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.52/7,134.89 = 2,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.52x = 7,134.89 × 2,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.52x = 15,393,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,393,382.48/4,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.63

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