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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.65, 7,388.09 and 2,115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.65, 7,388.09 and 2,115.23 is: 3,172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.65 : 7,388.09 = 2,115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.65/7,388.09 = 2,115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.65x = 7,388.09 × 2,115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.65x = 15,627,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,462.09/4,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.03

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