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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.12, 7,353.53 and 2,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.12, 7,353.53 and 2,129.70 is: 3,192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.12 : 7,353.53 = 2,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.12/7,353.53 = 2,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.12x = 7,353.53 × 2,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.12x = 15,660,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660,802.19/4,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.75

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