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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,936.03, 7,404.18 and 2,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,936.03, 7,404.18 and 2,161.27 is: 3,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,936.03 : 7,404.18 = 2,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,936.03/7,404.18 = 2,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,936.03x = 7,404.18 × 2,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,936.03x = 16,002,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002,432.11/4,936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.96

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