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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.76, 7,213.94 and 2,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.76, 7,213.94 and 2,177.12 is: 3,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.76 : 7,213.94 = 2,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.76/7,213.94 = 2,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.76x = 7,213.94 × 2,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.76x = 15,705,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,705,566.10/4,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.72

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