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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,935.99, 7,406.01 and 2,161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,935.99, 7,406.01 and 2,161.23 is: 3,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,935.99 : 7,406.01 = 2,161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,935.99/7,406.01 = 2,161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,935.99x = 7,406.01 × 2,161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,935.99x = 16,006,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,090.99/4,935.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.73

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