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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.35, 7,153.93 and 2,135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.35, 7,153.93 and 2,135.27 is: 3,203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.35 : 7,153.93 = 2,135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.35/7,153.93 = 2,135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.35x = 7,153.93 × 2,135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.35x = 15,275,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,275,561.43/4,768.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.53

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