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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.58, 7,151.58 and 2,133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.58, 7,151.58 and 2,133.87 is: 3,201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.58 : 7,151.58 = 2,133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.58/7,151.58 = 2,133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.58x = 7,151.58 × 2,133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.58x = 15,260,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260,542.01/4,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.57

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