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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,885.70, 7,329.90 and 2,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,885.70, 7,329.90 and 2,113.70 is: 3,171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,885.70 : 7,329.90 = 2,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,885.70/7,329.90 = 2,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,885.70x = 7,329.90 × 2,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,885.70x = 15,493,209.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493,209.63/4,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.13

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