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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.96, 7,098.64 and 2,132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.96, 7,098.64 and 2,132.48 is: 3,199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.96 : 7,098.64 = 2,132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.96/7,098.64 = 2,132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.96x = 7,098.64 × 2,132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.96x = 15,137,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,137,707.83/4,730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.71

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