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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.50, 7,357.23 and 2,128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.50, 7,357.23 and 2,128.71 is: 3,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.50 : 7,357.23 = 2,128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.50/7,357.23 = 2,128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.50x = 7,357.23 × 2,128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.50x = 15,661,409.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661,409.07/4,903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.92

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