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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.24, 7,363.68 and 2,101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.24, 7,363.68 and 2,101.91 is: 3,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.24 : 7,363.68 = 2,101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.24/7,363.68 = 2,101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.24x = 7,363.68 × 2,101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.24x = 15,477,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,477,755.81/4,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.50

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