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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.96, 7,151.92 and 2,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.96, 7,151.92 and 2,171.08 is: 3,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.96 : 7,151.92 = 2,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.96/7,151.92 = 2,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.96x = 7,151.92 × 2,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.96x = 15,527,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527,390.47/4,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.61

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