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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.67, 7,424.29 and 2,175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.67, 7,424.29 and 2,175.88 is: 3,264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.67 : 7,424.29 = 2,175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.67/7,424.29 = 2,175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.67x = 7,424.29 × 2,175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.67x = 16,154,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,154,364.13/4,948.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.39

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