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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.44, 7,361.76 and 2,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.44, 7,361.76 and 2,134.88 is: 3,199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.44 : 7,361.76 = 2,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.44/7,361.76 = 2,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.44x = 7,361.76 × 2,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.44x = 15,716,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716,474.19/4,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.97

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