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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,893.70, 7,341.90 and 2,121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,893.70, 7,341.90 and 2,121.70 is: 3,183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,893.70 : 7,341.90 = 2,121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,893.70/7,341.90 = 2,121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,893.70x = 7,341.90 × 2,121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,893.70x = 15,577,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,577,309.23/4,893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.14

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