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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.18, 7,353.60 and 2,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.18, 7,353.60 and 2,129.76 is: 3,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.18 : 7,353.60 = 2,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.18/7,353.60 = 2,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.18x = 7,353.60 × 2,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.18x = 15,661,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661,403.14/4,905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.83

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