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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.46, 6,713.93 and 2,138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.46, 6,713.93 and 2,138.94 is: 3,204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.46 : 6,713.93 = 2,138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.46/6,713.93 = 2,138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.46x = 6,713.93 × 2,138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.46x = 14,360,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,360,693.43/4,481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.47

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