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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.21, 7,380.72 and 2,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.21, 7,380.72 and 2,145.15 is: 3,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.21 : 7,380.72 = 2,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.21/7,380.72 = 2,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.21x = 7,380.72 × 2,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.21x = 15,832,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832,751.51/4,920.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.90

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