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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,919.31, 7,377.30 and 2,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,919.31, 7,377.30 and 2,145.15 is: 3,217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,919.31 : 7,377.30 = 2,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,919.31/7,377.30 = 2,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,919.31x = 7,377.30 × 2,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,919.31x = 15,825,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825,415.10/4,919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.00

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