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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.21, 6,977.13 and 2,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.21, 6,977.13 and 2,054.17 is: 3,081.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.21 : 6,977.13 = 2,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.21/6,977.13 = 2,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.21x = 6,977.13 × 2,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.21x = 14,332,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,332,211.13/4,651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.39

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