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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.48, 7,161.55 and 2,177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.48, 7,161.55 and 2,177.39 is: 3,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.48 : 7,161.55 = 2,177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.48/7,161.55 = 2,177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.48x = 7,161.55 × 2,177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.48x = 15,593,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593,487.35/4,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.01

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