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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.88, 6,850.18 and 2,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.88, 6,850.18 and 2,104.32 is: 3,152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.88 : 6,850.18 = 2,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.88/6,850.18 = 2,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.88x = 6,850.18 × 2,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.88x = 14,414,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414,970.78/4,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.27

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