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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.28, 6,855.71 and 2,107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.28, 6,855.71 and 2,107.26 is: 3,160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.28 : 6,855.71 = 2,107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.28/6,855.71 = 2,107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.28x = 6,855.71 × 2,107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.28x = 14,446,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,446,752.92/4,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.33

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