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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,916.84, 7,376.58 and 2,143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,916.84, 7,376.58 and 2,143.74 is: 3,216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,916.84 : 7,376.58 = 2,143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,916.84/7,376.58 = 2,143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,916.84x = 7,376.58 × 2,143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,916.84x = 15,813,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,813,469.61/4,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.18

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