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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.05, 7,377.65 and 2,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.05, 7,377.65 and 2,145.52 is: 3,217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.05 : 7,377.65 = 2,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.05/7,377.65 = 2,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.05x = 7,377.65 × 2,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.05x = 15,828,902.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828,902.17/4,920.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.22

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