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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.88, 6,845.68 and 2,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.88, 6,845.68 and 2,101.32 is: 3,147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.88 : 6,845.68 = 2,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.88/6,845.68 = 2,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.88x = 6,845.68 × 2,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.88x = 14,384,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,384,964.30/4,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.78

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