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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.74, 7,349.98 and 2,127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.74, 7,349.98 and 2,127.33 is: 3,189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.74 : 7,349.98 = 2,127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.74/7,349.98 = 2,127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.74x = 7,349.98 × 2,127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.74x = 15,635,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,785.57/4,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.19

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