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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.63, 7,100.07 and 2,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.63, 7,100.07 and 2,135.56 is: 3,203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.63 : 7,100.07 = 2,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.63/7,100.07 = 2,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.63x = 7,100.07 × 2,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.63x = 15,162,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162,625.49/4,732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.85

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