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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,596.83, 6,891.35 and 2,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,596.83, 6,891.35 and 2,097.12 is: 3,143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,596.83 : 6,891.35 = 2,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,596.83/6,891.35 = 2,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,596.83x = 6,891.35 × 2,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,596.83x = 14,451,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,977.43/4,596.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.90

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