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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.44, 7,156.84 and 2,172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.44, 7,156.84 and 2,172.76 is: 3,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.44 : 7,156.84 = 2,172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.44/7,156.84 = 2,172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.44x = 7,156.84 × 2,172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.44x = 15,550,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,550,095.68/4,770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.68

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