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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.62, 7,355.78 and 2,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.62, 7,355.78 and 2,131.20 is: 3,195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.62 : 7,355.78 = 2,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.62/7,355.78 = 2,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.62x = 7,355.78 × 2,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.62x = 15,676,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,627.68/4,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.00

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