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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.48, 7,130.66 and 2,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.48, 7,130.66 and 2,157 is: 3,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.48 : 7,130.66 = 2,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.48/7,130.66 = 2,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.48x = 7,130.66 × 2,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.48x = 15,380,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380,822.84/4,755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.34

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