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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.70, 6,458.55 and 2,118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.70, 6,458.55 and 2,118.70 is: 3,178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.70 : 6,458.55 = 2,118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.70/6,458.55 = 2,118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.70x = 6,458.55 × 2,118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.70x = 13,683,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,683,729.89/4,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.05

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