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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,558.68, 6,835.70 and 2,091.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,558.68, 6,835.70 and 2,091.38 is: 3,136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,558.68 : 6,835.70 = 2,091.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,558.68/6,835.70 = 2,091.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,558.68x = 6,835.70 × 2,091.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,558.68x = 14,296,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,001.63/4,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.00

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