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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770, 7,155 and 2,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770, 7,155 and 2,034 is: 3,051

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770 : 7,155 = 2,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770/7,155 = 2,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770x = 7,155 × 2,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770x = 14,553,270
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,270/4,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051

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