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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.98, 7,129.90 and 2,156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.98, 7,129.90 and 2,156.50 is: 3,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.98 : 7,129.90 = 2,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.98/7,129.90 = 2,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.98x = 7,129.90 × 2,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.98x = 15,375,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375,629.35/4,754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.58

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