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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.37, 7,352.41 and 2,128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.37, 7,352.41 and 2,128.94 is: 3,191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.37 : 7,352.41 = 2,128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.37/7,352.41 = 2,128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.37x = 7,352.41 × 2,128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.37x = 15,652,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,652,852.80/4,904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.61

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