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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.61, 6,805.50 and 2,071.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.61, 6,805.50 and 2,071.18 is: 3,107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.61 : 6,805.50 = 2,071.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.61/6,805.50 = 2,071.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.61x = 6,805.50 × 2,071.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.61x = 14,095,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,095,415.49/4,535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.72

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