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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,893.22, 7,340.96 and 2,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,893.22, 7,340.96 and 2,120.36 is: 3,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,893.22 : 7,340.96 = 2,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,893.22/7,340.96 = 2,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,893.22x = 7,340.96 × 2,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,893.22x = 15,565,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565,477.95/4,893.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.03

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