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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.83, 6,456.80 and 2,112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.83, 6,456.80 and 2,112.13 is: 3,170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.83 : 6,456.80 = 2,112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.83/6,456.80 = 2,112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.83x = 6,456.80 × 2,112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.83x = 13,637,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,637,600.98/4,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.19

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