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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,927.26, 7,383.60 and 2,151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,927.26, 7,383.60 and 2,151.39 is: 3,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,927.26 : 7,383.60 = 2,151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,927.26/7,383.60 = 2,151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,927.26x = 7,383.60 × 2,151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,927.26x = 15,885,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,003.20/4,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.90

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