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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.31, 7,099.38 and 2,135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.31, 7,099.38 and 2,135.25 is: 3,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.31 : 7,099.38 = 2,135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.31/7,099.38 = 2,135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.31x = 7,099.38 × 2,135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.31x = 15,158,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,951.15/4,732.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.29

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