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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.55, 7,099.60 and 2,133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.55, 7,099.60 and 2,133.69 is: 3,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.55 : 7,099.60 = 2,133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.55/7,099.60 = 2,133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.55x = 7,099.60 × 2,133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.55x = 15,148,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148,345.52/4,730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.24

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