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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.35, 7,406.06 and 2,167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.35, 7,406.06 and 2,167.47 is: 3,247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.35 : 7,406.06 = 2,167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.35/7,406.06 = 2,167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.35x = 7,406.06 × 2,167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.35x = 16,052,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,402.03/4,942.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.93

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