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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.84, 7,159.42 and 2,176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.84, 7,159.42 and 2,176.36 is: 3,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.84 : 7,159.42 = 2,176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.84/7,159.42 = 2,176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.84x = 7,159.42 × 2,176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.84x = 15,581,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,581,475.31/4,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.25

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