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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.54, 7,160.84 and 2,176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.54, 7,160.84 and 2,176.86 is: 3,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.54 : 7,160.84 = 2,176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.54/7,160.84 = 2,176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.54x = 7,160.84 × 2,176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.54x = 15,588,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588,146.16/4,774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.85

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