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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.58, 7,144.08 and 2,128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.58, 7,144.08 and 2,128.86 is: 3,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.58 : 7,144.08 = 2,128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.58/7,144.08 = 2,128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.58x = 7,144.08 × 2,128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.58x = 15,208,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208,746.15/4,761.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.05

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