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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.44, 7,153.84 and 2,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.44, 7,153.84 and 2,170.76 is: 3,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.44 : 7,153.84 = 2,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.44/7,153.84 = 2,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.44x = 7,153.84 × 2,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.44x = 15,529,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,529,269.72/4,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.68

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