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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.49, 6,853.55 and 2,102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.49, 6,853.55 and 2,102.21 is: 3,150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.49 : 6,853.55 = 2,102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.49/6,853.55 = 2,102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.49x = 6,853.55 × 2,102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.49x = 14,407,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,601.35/4,572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.93

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