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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.13, 7,149.97 and 2,177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.13, 7,149.97 and 2,177.89 is: 3,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.13 : 7,149.97 = 2,177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.13/7,149.97 = 2,177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.13x = 7,149.97 × 2,177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.13x = 15,571,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,571,833.01/4,773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.40

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