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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.52, 7,423.84 and 2,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.52, 7,423.84 and 2,176.14 is: 3,265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.52 : 7,423.84 = 2,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.52/7,423.84 = 2,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.52x = 7,423.84 × 2,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.52x = 16,155,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155,315.18/4,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.34

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