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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.95, 7,426.76 and 2,176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.95, 7,426.76 and 2,176.43 is: 3,263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.95 : 7,426.76 = 2,176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.95/7,426.76 = 2,176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.95x = 7,426.76 × 2,176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.95x = 16,163,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,163,775.25/4,952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.47

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