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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.16, 7,358.90 and 2,132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.16, 7,358.90 and 2,132.06 is: 3,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.16 : 7,358.90 = 2,132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.16/7,358.90 = 2,132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.16x = 7,358.90 × 2,132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.16x = 15,689,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,568.88/4,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.89

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