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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,914.57, 7,363.63 and 2,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,914.57, 7,363.63 and 2,137.08 is: 3,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,914.57 : 7,363.63 = 2,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,914.57/7,363.63 = 2,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,914.57x = 7,363.63 × 2,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,914.57x = 15,736,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736,666.40/4,914.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.04

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