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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.01, 7,096.52 and 2,134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.01, 7,096.52 and 2,134.69 is: 3,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.01 : 7,096.52 = 2,134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.01/7,096.52 = 2,134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.01x = 7,096.52 × 2,134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.01x = 15,148,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148,870.28/4,731.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.04

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