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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.13, 7,204.89 and 2,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.13, 7,204.89 and 2,170.13 is: 3,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.13 : 7,204.89 = 2,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.13/7,204.89 = 2,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.13x = 7,204.89 × 2,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.13x = 15,635,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,547.94/4,803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.28

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