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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.90, 6,682.43 and 2,113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.90, 6,682.43 and 2,113.79 is: 3,168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.90 : 6,682.43 = 2,113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.90/6,682.43 = 2,113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.90x = 6,682.43 × 2,113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.90x = 14,125,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125,225.58/4,457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.58

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