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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.30, 7,352.91 and 2,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.30, 7,352.91 and 2,127.50 is: 3,191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.30 : 7,352.91 = 2,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.30/7,352.91 = 2,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.30x = 7,352.91 × 2,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.30x = 15,643,316.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643,316.03/4,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.67

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