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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.48, 7,160.05 and 2,176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.48, 7,160.05 and 2,176.39 is: 3,264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.48 : 7,160.05 = 2,176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.48/7,160.05 = 2,176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.48x = 7,160.05 × 2,176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.48x = 15,583,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,583,061.22/4,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.51

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