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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.44, 6,848.72 and 2,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.44, 6,848.72 and 2,099.36 is: 3,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.44 : 6,848.72 = 2,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.44/6,848.72 = 2,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.44x = 6,848.72 × 2,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.44x = 14,377,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,928.82/4,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.68

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