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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.27, 7,354.89 and 2,129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.27, 7,354.89 and 2,129.58 is: 3,194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.27 : 7,354.89 = 2,129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.27/7,354.89 = 2,129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.27x = 7,354.89 × 2,129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.27x = 15,662,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,826.65/4,903.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.36

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