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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.26, 7,096.89 and 2,134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.26, 7,096.89 and 2,134.94 is: 3,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.26 : 7,096.89 = 2,134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.26/7,096.89 = 2,134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.26x = 7,096.89 × 2,134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.26x = 15,151,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,434.34/4,731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.41

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