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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.62, 7,095.56 and 2,132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.62, 7,095.56 and 2,132.55 is: 3,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.62 : 7,095.56 = 2,132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.62/7,095.56 = 2,132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.62x = 7,095.56 × 2,132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.62x = 15,131,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131,636.48/4,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.33

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