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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,603.72, 6,901.83 and 2,140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,603.72, 6,901.83 and 2,140.09 is: 3,208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,603.72 : 6,901.83 = 2,140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,603.72/6,901.83 = 2,140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,603.72x = 6,901.83 × 2,140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,603.72x = 14,770,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,770,537.36/4,603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.39

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