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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.61, 6,844.56 and 2,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.61, 6,844.56 and 2,097.27 is: 3,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.61 : 6,844.56 = 2,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.61/6,844.56 = 2,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.61x = 6,844.56 × 2,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.61x = 14,354,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,354,890.35/4,564.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.83

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