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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.21, 7,099.25 and 2,544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.21, 7,099.25 and 2,544.21 is: 3,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.21 : 7,099.25 = 2,544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.21/7,099.25 = 2,544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.21x = 7,099.25 × 2,544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.21x = 18,061,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,061,970.12/4,731.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.62

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