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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.70, 6,859.19 and 1,941.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.70, 6,859.19 and 1,941.17 is: 2,911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.70 : 6,859.19 = 1,941.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.70/6,859.19 = 1,941.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.70x = 6,859.19 × 1,941.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.70x = 13,314,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,314,809.85/4,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.17

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