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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.52, 7,440.07 and 2,148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.52, 7,440.07 and 2,148.37 is: 3,220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.52 : 7,440.07 = 2,148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.52/7,440.07 = 2,148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.52x = 7,440.07 × 2,148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.52x = 15,984,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,984,023.19/4,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.95

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