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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,796.83, 7,189.14 and 2,161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,796.83, 7,189.14 and 2,161.51 is: 3,239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,796.83 : 7,189.14 = 2,161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,796.83/7,189.14 = 2,161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,796.83x = 7,189.14 × 2,161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,796.83x = 15,539,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539,398.00/4,796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.51

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