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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,776.62, 7,161.26 and 2,177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,776.62, 7,161.26 and 2,177.73 is: 3,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,776.62 : 7,161.26 = 2,177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,776.62/7,161.26 = 2,177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,776.62x = 7,161.26 × 2,177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,776.62x = 15,595,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,595,279.85/4,776.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.92

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