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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.81, 7,311.48 and 2,101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.81, 7,311.48 and 2,101.27 is: 3,152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.81 : 7,311.48 = 2,101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.81/7,311.48 = 2,101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.81x = 7,311.48 × 2,101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.81x = 15,363,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363,357.02/4,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.23

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