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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.32, 7,092.66 and 2,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.32, 7,092.66 and 2,132.84 is: 3,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.32 : 7,092.66 = 2,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.32/7,092.66 = 2,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.32x = 7,092.66 × 2,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.32x = 15,127,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,508.95/4,731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.31

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