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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.91, 7,355.51 and 2,129.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.91, 7,355.51 and 2,129.79 is: 3,196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.91 : 7,355.51 = 2,129.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.91/7,355.51 = 2,129.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.91x = 7,355.51 × 2,129.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.91x = 15,665,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665,716.56/4,900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.49

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