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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,600.94, 6,891.62 and 2,137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,600.94, 6,891.62 and 2,137.73 is: 3,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,600.94 : 6,891.62 = 2,137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,600.94/6,891.62 = 2,137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,600.94x = 6,891.62 × 2,137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,600.94x = 14,732,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,732,377.68/4,600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.04

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