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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.67, 6,894.15 and 2,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.67, 6,894.15 and 2,131.14 is: 3,197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.67 : 6,894.15 = 2,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.67/6,894.15 = 2,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.67x = 6,894.15 × 2,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.67x = 14,692,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692,398.83/4,595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.01

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