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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.59, 7,211.33 and 2,176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.59, 7,211.33 and 2,176.01 is: 3,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.59 : 7,211.33 = 2,176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.59/7,211.33 = 2,176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.59x = 7,211.33 × 2,176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.59x = 15,691,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691,926.19/4,807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.99

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