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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.88, 6,847.19 and 2,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.88, 6,847.19 and 2,102.32 is: 3,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.88 : 6,847.19 = 2,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.88/6,847.19 = 2,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.88x = 6,847.19 × 2,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.88x = 14,394,939.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,939.73/4,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.27

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