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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,597.70, 6,896.55 and 2,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,597.70, 6,896.55 and 2,131.70 is: 3,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,597.70 : 6,896.55 = 2,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,597.70/6,896.55 = 2,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,597.70x = 6,896.55 × 2,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,597.70x = 14,701,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701,375.64/4,597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.55

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