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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.57, 7,359.44 and 2,132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.57, 7,359.44 and 2,132.67 is: 3,199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.57 : 7,359.44 = 2,132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.57/7,359.44 = 2,132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.57x = 7,359.44 × 2,132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.57x = 15,695,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,695,246.24/4,905.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.47

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