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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.76, 6,867.32 and 2,111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.76, 6,867.32 and 2,111.39 is: 3,164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.76 : 6,867.32 = 2,111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.76/6,867.32 = 2,111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.76x = 6,867.32 × 2,111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.76x = 14,499,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499,590.77/4,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.63

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