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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.64, 7,157.58 and 2,140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.64, 7,157.58 and 2,140.67 is: 3,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.64 : 7,157.58 = 2,140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.64/7,157.58 = 2,140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.64x = 7,157.58 × 2,140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.64x = 15,321,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321,980.99/4,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.71

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