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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,934.68, 7,401.70 and 2,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,934.68, 7,401.70 and 2,161.04 is: 3,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,934.68 : 7,401.70 = 2,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,934.68/7,401.70 = 2,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,934.68x = 7,401.70 × 2,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,934.68x = 15,995,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,995,369.77/4,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.42

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