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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,760.35, 7,141.98 and 2,130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,760.35, 7,141.98 and 2,130.07 is: 3,195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,760.35 : 7,141.98 = 2,130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,760.35/7,141.98 = 2,130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,760.35x = 7,141.98 × 2,130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,760.35x = 15,212,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,904.81/4,760.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.75

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