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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.14, 7,158.33 and 2,141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.14, 7,158.33 and 2,141.17 is: 3,210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.14 : 7,158.33 = 2,141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.14/7,158.33 = 2,141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.14x = 7,158.33 × 2,141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.14x = 15,327,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327,201.45/4,774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.46

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