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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,919.49, 7,382.34 and 2,146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,919.49, 7,382.34 and 2,146.23 is: 3,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,919.49 : 7,382.34 = 2,146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,919.49/7,382.34 = 2,146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,919.49x = 7,382.34 × 2,146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,919.49x = 15,844,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844,199.58/4,919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.70

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