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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.69, 7,101.77 and 2,135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.69, 7,101.77 and 2,135.63 is: 3,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.69 : 7,101.77 = 2,135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.69/7,101.77 = 2,135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.69x = 7,101.77 × 2,135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.69x = 15,166,753.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,166,753.07/4,732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.68

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