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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.61, 7,093.92 and 2,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.61, 7,093.92 and 2,097.16 is: 3,145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.61 : 7,093.92 = 2,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.61/7,093.92 = 2,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.61x = 7,093.92 × 2,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.61x = 14,877,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877,074.78/4,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.52

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