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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.37, 7,347.92 and 2,125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.37, 7,347.92 and 2,125.95 is: 3,187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.37 : 7,347.92 = 2,125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.37/7,347.92 = 2,125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.37x = 7,347.92 × 2,125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.37x = 15,621,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621,281.52/4,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.13

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