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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.64, 7,144.89 and 2,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.64, 7,144.89 and 2,164.24 is: 3,247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.64 : 7,144.89 = 2,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.64/7,144.89 = 2,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.64x = 7,144.89 × 2,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.64x = 15,463,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,463,256.73/4,761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.46

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