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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,574.78, 6,855.98 and 2,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,574.78, 6,855.98 and 2,104.16 is: 3,153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,574.78 : 6,855.98 = 2,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,574.78/6,855.98 = 2,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,574.78x = 6,855.98 × 2,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,574.78x = 14,426,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,078.88/4,574.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.39

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