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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.98, 7,135.67 and 2,123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.98, 7,135.67 and 2,123.25 is: 3,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.98 : 7,135.67 = 2,123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.98/7,135.67 = 2,123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.98x = 7,135.67 × 2,123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.98x = 15,150,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150,800.71/4,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.63

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