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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.89, 6,861.98 and 2,110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.89, 6,861.98 and 2,110.43 is: 3,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.89 : 6,861.98 = 2,110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.89/6,861.98 = 2,110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.89x = 6,861.98 × 2,110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.89x = 14,481,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,481,750.88/4,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.18

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