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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,471.61, 6,704.66 and 2,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,471.61, 6,704.66 and 2,131.52 is: 3,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,471.61 : 6,704.66 = 2,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,471.61/6,704.66 = 2,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,471.61x = 6,704.66 × 2,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,471.61x = 14,291,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,291,072.70/4,471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.96

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