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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.76, 7,088.64 and 2,125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.76, 7,088.64 and 2,125.66 is: 3,188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.76 : 7,088.64 = 2,125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.76/7,088.64 = 2,125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.76x = 7,088.64 × 2,125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.76x = 15,068,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,038.50/4,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.49

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