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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.02, 7,090.16 and 2,127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.02, 7,090.16 and 2,127.75 is: 3,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.02 : 7,090.16 = 2,127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.02/7,090.16 = 2,127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.02x = 7,090.16 × 2,127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.02x = 15,086,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,086,077.30/4,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.81

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