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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.24, 7,143.47 and 2,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.24, 7,143.47 and 2,131.26 is: 3,195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.24 : 7,143.47 = 2,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.24/7,143.47 = 2,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.24x = 7,143.47 × 2,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.24x = 15,224,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224,564.89/4,764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.59

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