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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.67, 7,145.40 and 2,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.67, 7,145.40 and 2,130.80 is: 3,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.67 : 7,145.40 = 2,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.67/7,145.40 = 2,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.67x = 7,145.40 × 2,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.67x = 15,225,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,418.32/4,762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.82

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