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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.64, 7,098.96 and 2,555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.64, 7,098.96 and 2,555.21 is: 3,832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.64 : 7,098.96 = 2,555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.64/7,098.96 = 2,555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.64x = 7,098.96 × 2,555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.64x = 18,139,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139,360.91/4,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.82

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