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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.90, 7,204.63 and 2,170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.90, 7,204.63 and 2,170.38 is: 3,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.90 : 7,204.63 = 2,170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.90/7,204.63 = 2,170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.90x = 7,204.63 × 2,170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.90x = 15,636,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636,784.86/4,803.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.02

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