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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.08, 6,870.12 and 2,114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.08, 6,870.12 and 2,114.17 is: 3,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.08 : 6,870.12 = 2,114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.08/6,870.12 = 2,114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.08x = 6,870.12 × 2,114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.08x = 14,524,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524,601.60/4,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.26

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