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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.74, 6,885.77 and 2,130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.74, 6,885.77 and 2,130.21 is: 3,193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.74 : 6,885.77 = 2,130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.74/6,885.77 = 2,130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.74x = 6,885.77 × 2,130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.74x = 14,668,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668,125.46/4,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.07

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