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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,916.93, 7,372.44 and 2,141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,916.93, 7,372.44 and 2,141.26 is: 3,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,916.93 : 7,372.44 = 2,141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,916.93/7,372.44 = 2,141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,916.93x = 7,372.44 × 2,141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,916.93x = 15,786,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,292.44/4,916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.60

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