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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.11, 6,893.86 and 2,131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.11, 6,893.86 and 2,131.89 is: 3,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.11 : 6,893.86 = 2,131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.11/6,893.86 = 2,131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.11x = 6,893.86 × 2,131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.11x = 14,696,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,696,940.54/4,599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.61

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