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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.40, 7,412.26 and 2,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.40, 7,412.26 and 2,166.68 is: 3,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.40 : 7,412.26 = 2,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.40/7,412.26 = 2,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.40x = 7,412.26 × 2,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.40x = 16,059,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059,995.50/4,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.09

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