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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.33, 7,386.89 and 2,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.33, 7,386.89 and 2,149.76 is: 3,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.33 : 7,386.89 = 2,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.33/7,386.89 = 2,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.33x = 7,386.89 × 2,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.33x = 15,880,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880,056.43/4,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.50

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