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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,758.39, 7,137.44 and 2,128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,758.39, 7,137.44 and 2,128.32 is: 3,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,758.39 : 7,137.44 = 2,128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,758.39/7,137.44 = 2,128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,758.39x = 7,137.44 × 2,128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,758.39x = 15,190,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,756.30/4,758.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.42

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