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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.66, 7,135.02 and 2,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.66, 7,135.02 and 2,122.80 is: 3,184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.66 : 7,135.02 = 2,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.66/7,135.02 = 2,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.66x = 7,135.02 × 2,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.66x = 15,146,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,220.46/4,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.88

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