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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.63, 7,098.57 and 2,134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.63, 7,098.57 and 2,134.56 is: 3,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.63 : 7,098.57 = 2,134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.63/7,098.57 = 2,134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.63x = 7,098.57 × 2,134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.63x = 15,152,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,323.58/4,731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.35

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