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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.22, 7,381.89 and 2,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.22, 7,381.89 and 2,150.70 is: 3,223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.22 : 7,381.89 = 2,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.22/7,381.89 = 2,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.22x = 7,381.89 × 2,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.22x = 15,876,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,876,230.82/4,925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.46

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