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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.72, 6,902.88 and 2,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.72, 6,902.88 and 2,137.14 is: 3,203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.72 : 6,902.88 = 2,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.72/6,902.88 = 2,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.72x = 6,902.88 × 2,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.72x = 14,752,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,752,420.96/4,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.07

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