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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,578.38, 6,863.46 and 2,111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,578.38, 6,863.46 and 2,111.94 is: 3,166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,578.38 : 6,863.46 = 2,111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,578.38/6,863.46 = 2,111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,578.38x = 6,863.46 × 2,111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,578.38x = 14,495,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495,215.71/4,578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.01

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