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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.67, 6,910.70 and 2,141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.67, 6,910.70 and 2,141.75 is: 3,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.67 : 6,910.70 = 2,141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.67/6,910.70 = 2,141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.67x = 6,910.70 × 2,141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.67x = 14,800,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800,991.73/4,606.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.95

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