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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.77, 7,233.06 and 2,155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.77, 7,233.06 and 2,155.12 is: 3,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.77 : 7,233.06 = 2,155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.77/7,233.06 = 2,155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.77x = 7,233.06 × 2,155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.77x = 15,588,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588,112.27/4,826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.51

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