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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.95, 6,682.71 and 2,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.95, 6,682.71 and 2,112.94 is: 3,170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.95 : 6,682.71 = 2,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.95/6,682.71 = 2,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.95x = 6,682.71 × 2,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.95x = 14,120,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,120,165.27/4,452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.97

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