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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.74, 7,092.79 and 2,096.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.74, 7,092.79 and 2,096.82 is: 3,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.74 : 7,092.79 = 2,096.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.74/7,092.79 = 2,096.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.74x = 7,092.79 × 2,096.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.74x = 14,872,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872,271.08/4,730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.75

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