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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,770.97, 7,155.25 and 2,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,770.97, 7,155.25 and 2,137 is: 3,204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,770.97 : 7,155.25 = 2,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,770.97/7,155.25 = 2,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,770.97x = 7,155.25 × 2,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,770.97x = 15,290,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,769.25/4,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.96

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