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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.48, 6,860.06 and 2,106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.48, 6,860.06 and 2,106.66 is: 3,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.48 : 6,860.06 = 2,106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.48/6,860.06 = 2,106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.48x = 6,860.06 × 2,106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.48x = 14,451,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,814.00/4,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.30

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