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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.53, 6,681.89 and 2,113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.53, 6,681.89 and 2,113.42 is: 3,168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.53 : 6,681.89 = 2,113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.53/6,681.89 = 2,113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.53x = 6,681.89 × 2,113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.53x = 14,121,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121,639.96/4,457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.04

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