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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.76, 7,138.38 and 2,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.76, 7,138.38 and 2,021 is: 3,029.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.76 : 7,138.38 = 2,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.76/7,138.38 = 2,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.76x = 7,138.38 × 2,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.76x = 14,426,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,665.98/4,762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.06

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