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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.23, 7,140.78 and 2,163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.23, 7,140.78 and 2,163.75 is: 3,244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.23 : 7,140.78 = 2,163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.23/7,140.78 = 2,163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.23x = 7,140.78 × 2,163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.23x = 15,450,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450,862.73/4,762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.46

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