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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.81, 6,682.12 and 2,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.81, 6,682.12 and 2,113.70 is: 3,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.81 : 6,682.12 = 2,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.81/6,682.12 = 2,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.81x = 6,682.12 × 2,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.81x = 14,123,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123,997.04/4,460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.24

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