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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.53, 6,860.31 and 2,106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.53, 6,860.31 and 2,106.25 is: 3,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.53 : 6,860.31 = 2,106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.53/6,860.31 = 2,106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.53x = 6,860.31 × 2,106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.53x = 14,449,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,449,527.94/4,571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.76

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