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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,923.68, 7,386.84 and 2,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,923.68, 7,386.84 and 2,150.60 is: 3,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,923.68 : 7,386.84 = 2,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,923.68/7,386.84 = 2,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,923.68x = 7,386.84 × 2,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,923.68x = 15,886,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886,101.17/4,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.47

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