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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.43, 6,867.33 and 2,114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.43, 6,867.33 and 2,114.01 is: 3,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.43 : 6,867.33 = 2,114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.43/6,867.33 = 2,114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.43x = 6,867.33 × 2,114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.43x = 14,517,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517,604.29/4,577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.56

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