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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,873.92, 7,308.42 and 2,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,873.92, 7,308.42 and 2,101.32 is: 3,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,873.92 : 7,308.42 = 2,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,873.92/7,308.42 = 2,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,873.92x = 7,308.42 × 2,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,873.92x = 15,357,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,329.11/4,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.92

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