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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.26, 6,849.77 and 2,102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.26, 6,849.77 and 2,102.81 is: 3,152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.26 : 6,849.77 = 2,102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.26/6,849.77 = 2,102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.26x = 6,849.77 × 2,102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.26x = 14,403,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,764.85/4,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.32

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