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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.76, 7,162.14 and 2,174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.76, 7,162.14 and 2,174.66 is: 3,261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.76 : 7,162.14 = 2,174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.76/7,162.14 = 2,174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.76x = 7,162.14 × 2,174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.76x = 15,575,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575,219.37/4,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.99

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