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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.41, 7,346.49 and 2,125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.41, 7,346.49 and 2,125.29 is: 3,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.41 : 7,346.49 = 2,125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.41/7,346.49 = 2,125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.41x = 7,346.49 × 2,125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.41x = 15,613,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,613,421.73/4,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.50

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