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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.50, 6,868.46 and 2,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.50, 6,868.46 and 2,113.16 is: 3,167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.50 : 6,868.46 = 2,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.50/6,868.46 = 2,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.50x = 6,868.46 × 2,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.50x = 14,514,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514,125.87/4,581.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.99

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