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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.38, 6,846.44 and 2,101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.38, 6,846.44 and 2,101.82 is: 3,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.38 : 6,846.44 = 2,101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.38/6,846.44 = 2,101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.38x = 6,846.44 × 2,101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.38x = 14,389,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389,939.78/4,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.52

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