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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.77, 7,231.56 and 2,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.77, 7,231.56 and 2,154.12 is: 3,228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.77 : 7,231.56 = 2,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.77/7,231.56 = 2,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.77x = 7,231.56 × 2,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.77x = 15,577,648.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,577,648.03/4,825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.01

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