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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.19, 7,440.06 and 2,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.19, 7,440.06 and 2,186.12 is: 3,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.19 : 7,440.06 = 2,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.19/7,440.06 = 2,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.19x = 7,440.06 × 2,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.19x = 16,264,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264,863.97/4,960.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.08

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