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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.57, 6,867.73 and 2,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.57, 6,867.73 and 2,114.02 is: 3,169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.57 : 6,867.73 = 2,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.57/6,867.73 = 2,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.57x = 6,867.73 × 2,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.57x = 14,518,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,518,518.57/4,580.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.59

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