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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.59, 7,388.28 and 2,151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.59, 7,388.28 and 2,151.51 is: 3,227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.59 : 7,388.28 = 2,151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.59/7,388.28 = 2,151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.59x = 7,388.28 × 2,151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.59x = 15,895,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,895,958.30/4,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.87

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