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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,728.42, 7,096.41 and 2,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,728.42, 7,096.41 and 2,131.56 is: 3,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,728.42 : 7,096.41 = 2,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,728.42/7,096.41 = 2,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,728.42x = 7,096.41 × 2,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,728.42x = 15,126,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,423.70/4,728.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.04

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