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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749.19, 7,120.49 and 2,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749.19, 7,120.49 and 2,115.30 is: 3,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749.19 : 7,120.49 = 2,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749.19/7,120.49 = 2,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749.19x = 7,120.49 × 2,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749.19x = 15,061,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061,940.99/4,749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.48

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