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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.43, 7,352.66 and 2,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.43, 7,352.66 and 2,127.32 is: 3,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.43 : 7,352.66 = 2,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.43/7,352.66 = 2,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.43x = 7,352.66 × 2,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.43x = 15,641,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641,460.67/4,901.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.20

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