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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,760.68, 7,141.90 and 2,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,760.68, 7,141.90 and 2,163.80 is: 3,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,760.68 : 7,141.90 = 2,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,760.68/7,141.90 = 2,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,760.68x = 7,141.90 × 2,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,760.68x = 15,453,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,453,643.22/4,760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.10

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