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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.64, 7,356.32 and 2,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.64, 7,356.32 and 2,168 is: 3,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.64 : 7,356.32 = 2,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.64/7,356.32 = 2,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.64x = 7,356.32 × 2,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.64x = 15,948,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948,501.76/4,904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.72

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