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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.89, 6,896.67 and 2,130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.89, 6,896.67 and 2,130.25 is: 3,196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.89 : 6,896.67 = 2,130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.89/6,896.67 = 2,130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.89x = 6,896.67 × 2,130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.89x = 14,691,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,691,606.04/4,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.69

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