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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.71, 7,360.07 and 2,133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.71, 7,360.07 and 2,133.27 is: 3,199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.71 : 7,360.07 = 2,133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.71/7,360.07 = 2,133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.71x = 7,360.07 × 2,133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.71x = 15,701,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,005.86/4,906.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.91

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