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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.80, 7,361.70 and 2,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.80, 7,361.70 and 2,135.80 is: 3,203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.80 : 7,361.70 = 2,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.80/7,361.70 = 2,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.80x = 7,361.70 × 2,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.80x = 15,723,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,118.86/4,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.70

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