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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.42, 7,365.57 and 2,135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.42, 7,365.57 and 2,135.16 is: 3,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.42 : 7,365.57 = 2,135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.42/7,365.57 = 2,135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.42x = 7,365.57 × 2,135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.42x = 15,726,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,670.44/4,908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.02

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