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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,788.77, 7,183.38 and 2,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,788.77, 7,183.38 and 2,153.44 is: 3,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,788.77 : 7,183.38 = 2,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,788.77/7,183.38 = 2,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,788.77x = 7,183.38 × 2,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,788.77x = 15,468,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,468,954.48/4,788.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.26

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