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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.76, 7,357.69 and 2,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.76, 7,357.69 and 2,132.76 is: 3,200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.76 : 7,357.69 = 2,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.76/7,357.69 = 2,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.76x = 7,357.69 × 2,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.76x = 15,692,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,692,181.59/4,903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.03

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