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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.72, 6,853.92 and 2,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.72, 6,853.92 and 2,104.81 is: 3,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.72 : 6,853.92 = 2,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.72/6,853.92 = 2,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.72x = 6,853.92 × 2,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.72x = 14,426,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,174.33/4,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.22

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