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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.40, 6,867.25 and 2,113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.40, 6,867.25 and 2,113.97 is: 3,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.40 : 6,867.25 = 2,113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.40/6,867.25 = 2,113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.40x = 6,867.25 × 2,113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.40x = 14,517,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517,120.86/4,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.48

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