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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.36, 7,353.87 and 2,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.36, 7,353.87 and 2,132.52 is: 3,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.36 : 7,353.87 = 2,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.36/7,353.87 = 2,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.36x = 7,353.87 × 2,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.36x = 15,682,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,274.85/4,906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.32

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