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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.78, 6,903.91 and 2,138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.78, 6,903.91 and 2,138.59 is: 3,205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.78 : 6,903.91 = 2,138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.78/6,903.91 = 2,138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.78x = 6,903.91 × 2,138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.78x = 14,764,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764,587.67/4,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.66

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