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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.65, 6,894.72 and 2,132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.65, 6,894.72 and 2,132.46 is: 3,196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.65 : 6,894.72 = 2,132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.65/6,894.72 = 2,132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.65x = 6,894.72 × 2,132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.65x = 14,702,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702,714.61/4,599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.48

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