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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.14, 7,141.70 and 2,162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.14, 7,141.70 and 2,162.25 is: 3,243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.14 : 7,141.70 = 2,162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.14/7,141.70 = 2,162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.14x = 7,141.70 × 2,162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.14x = 15,442,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,146.23/4,761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.38

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