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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.80, 7,352.16 and 2,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.80, 7,352.16 and 2,127 is: 3,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.80 : 7,352.16 = 2,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.80/7,352.16 = 2,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.80x = 7,352.16 × 2,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.80x = 15,638,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638,044.32/4,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.92

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