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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.80, 7,394.10 and 2,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.80, 7,394.10 and 2,155.04 is: 3,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.80 : 7,394.10 = 2,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.80/7,394.10 = 2,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.80x = 7,394.10 × 2,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.80x = 15,934,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934,581.26/4,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.30

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