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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.77, 7,352.64 and 2,128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.77, 7,352.64 and 2,128.08 is: 3,192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.77 : 7,352.64 = 2,128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.77/7,352.64 = 2,128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.77x = 7,352.64 × 2,128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.77x = 15,647,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647,006.13/4,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.12

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