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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.33, 6,843.74 and 2,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.33, 6,843.74 and 2,102.12 is: 3,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.33 : 6,843.74 = 2,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.33/6,843.74 = 2,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.33x = 6,843.74 × 2,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.33x = 14,386,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386,318.00/4,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.21

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