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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.64, 7,337.99 and 2,124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.64, 7,337.99 and 2,124.63 is: 3,184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.64 : 7,337.99 = 2,124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.64/7,337.99 = 2,124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.64x = 7,337.99 × 2,124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.64x = 15,590,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,519.01/4,895.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.57

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