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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.94, 7,353.41 and 2,127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.94, 7,353.41 and 2,127.83 is: 3,191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.94 : 7,353.41 = 2,127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.94/7,353.41 = 2,127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.94x = 7,353.41 × 2,127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.94x = 15,646,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646,758.99/4,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.95

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