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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,933.02, 7,399.69 and 2,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,933.02, 7,399.69 and 2,158.27 is: 3,237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,933.02 : 7,399.69 = 2,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,933.02/7,399.69 = 2,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,933.02x = 7,399.69 × 2,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,933.02x = 15,970,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,528.94/4,933.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.48

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