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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.97, 7,162.95 and 2,104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.97, 7,162.95 and 2,104.21 is: 3,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.97 : 7,162.95 = 2,104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.97/7,162.95 = 2,104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.97x = 7,162.95 × 2,104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.97x = 15,072,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,351.02/4,773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.19

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