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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,912.52, 7,364.58 and 2,137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,912.52, 7,364.58 and 2,137.06 is: 3,203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,912.52 : 7,364.58 = 2,137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,912.52/7,364.58 = 2,137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,912.52x = 7,364.58 × 2,137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,912.52x = 15,738,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738,549.33/4,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.76

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