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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.96, 7,082.34 and 2,532.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.96, 7,082.34 and 2,532.13 is: 3,798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.96 : 7,082.34 = 2,532.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.96/7,082.34 = 2,532.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.96x = 7,082.34 × 2,532.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.96x = 17,933,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933,405.58/4,720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.68

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