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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.71, 7,361.57 and 2,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.71, 7,361.57 and 2,134.27 is: 3,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.71 : 7,361.57 = 2,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.71/7,361.57 = 2,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.71x = 7,361.57 × 2,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.71x = 15,711,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711,578.00/4,907.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.41

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