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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,927.68, 7,392.84 and 2,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,927.68, 7,392.84 and 2,154.60 is: 3,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,927.68 : 7,392.84 = 2,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,927.68/7,392.84 = 2,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,927.68x = 7,392.84 × 2,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,927.68x = 15,928,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,613.06/4,927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.48

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