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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.04, 6,761.70 and 2,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.04, 6,761.70 and 2,137.60 is: 3,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.04 : 6,761.70 = 2,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.04/6,761.70 = 2,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.04x = 6,761.70 × 2,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.04x = 14,453,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,809.92/4,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.39

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