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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.38, 6,849.44 and 2,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.38, 6,849.44 and 2,103.82 is: 3,151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.38 : 6,849.44 = 2,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.38/6,849.44 = 2,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.38x = 6,849.44 × 2,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.38x = 14,409,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,409,944.09/4,572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.52

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