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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,702.32, 7,053.48 and 2,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,702.32, 7,053.48 and 2,101.68 is: 3,152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,702.32 : 7,053.48 = 2,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,702.32/7,053.48 = 2,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,702.32x = 7,053.48 × 2,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,702.32x = 14,824,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824,157.85/4,702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.52

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