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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.73, 7,426.28 and 2,175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.73, 7,426.28 and 2,175.99 is: 3,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.73 : 7,426.28 = 2,175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.73/7,426.28 = 2,175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.73x = 7,426.28 × 2,175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.73x = 16,159,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,159,511.02/4,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.07

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