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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.36, 7,155.54 and 2,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.36, 7,155.54 and 2,174.04 is: 3,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.36 : 7,155.54 = 2,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.36/7,155.54 = 2,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.36x = 7,155.54 × 2,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.36x = 15,556,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556,430.18/4,770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.06

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