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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.59, 6,754.90 and 2,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.59, 6,754.90 and 2,131.10 is: 3,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.59 : 6,754.90 = 2,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.59/6,754.90 = 2,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.59x = 6,754.90 × 2,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.59x = 14,395,367.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,395,367.39/4,503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.42

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