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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.49, 6,855.05 and 2,103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.49, 6,855.05 and 2,103.21 is: 3,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.49 : 6,855.05 = 2,103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.49/6,855.05 = 2,103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.49x = 6,855.05 × 2,103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.49x = 14,417,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,417,575.44/4,573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.43

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