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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.32, 7,186.90 and 2,160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.32, 7,186.90 and 2,160.01 is: 3,237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.32 : 7,186.90 = 2,160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.32/7,186.90 = 2,160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.32x = 7,186.90 × 2,160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.32x = 15,523,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,775.87/4,795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.28

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