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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.01, 7,348.88 and 2,126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.01, 7,348.88 and 2,126.59 is: 3,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.01 : 7,348.88 = 2,126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.01/7,348.88 = 2,126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.01x = 7,348.88 × 2,126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.01x = 15,628,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628,054.72/4,902.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.09

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