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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.70, 7,445.98 and 2,187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.70, 7,445.98 and 2,187.41 is: 3,281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.70 : 7,445.98 = 2,187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.70/7,445.98 = 2,187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.70x = 7,445.98 × 2,187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.70x = 16,287,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,287,395.72/4,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.96

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