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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,726.02, 7,089.06 and 2,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,726.02, 7,089.06 and 2,127.18 is: 3,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,726.02 : 7,089.06 = 2,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,726.02/7,089.06 = 2,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,726.02x = 7,089.06 × 2,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,726.02x = 15,079,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,706.65/4,726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.78

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