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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.10, 7,352.91 and 2,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.10, 7,352.91 and 2,127.13 is: 3,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.10 : 7,352.91 = 2,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.10/7,352.91 = 2,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.10x = 7,352.91 × 2,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.10x = 15,640,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640,595.45/4,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.24

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