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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.19, 7,099.52 and 2,134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.19, 7,099.52 and 2,134.13 is: 3,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.19 : 7,099.52 = 2,134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.19/7,099.52 = 2,134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.19x = 7,099.52 × 2,134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.19x = 15,151,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,252.45/4,731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.42

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