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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.67, 7,438.37 and 2,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.67, 7,438.37 and 2,184.12 is: 3,275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.67 : 7,438.37 = 2,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.67/7,438.37 = 2,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.67x = 7,438.37 × 2,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.67x = 16,246,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,246,281.76/4,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.02

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