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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.41, 7,362.58 and 2,133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.41, 7,362.58 and 2,133.17 is: 3,201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.41 : 7,362.58 = 2,133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.41/7,362.58 = 2,133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.41x = 7,362.58 × 2,133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.41x = 15,705,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,705,634.78/4,906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.04

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