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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.20, 6,977.70 and 2,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.20, 6,977.70 and 2,054.13 is: 3,081.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.20 : 6,977.70 = 2,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.20/6,977.70 = 2,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.20x = 6,977.70 × 2,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.20x = 14,333,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333,102.90/4,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.59

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