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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.60, 7,331.09 and 2,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.60, 7,331.09 and 2,112.32 is: 3,168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.60 : 7,331.09 = 2,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.60/7,331.09 = 2,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.60x = 7,331.09 × 2,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.60x = 15,485,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,485,560.81/4,887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.34

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