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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.63, 6,360.45 and 2,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.63, 6,360.45 and 2,161.52 is: 3,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.63 : 6,360.45 = 2,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.63/6,360.45 = 2,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.63x = 6,360.45 × 2,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.63x = 13,748,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,748,239.88/4,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.97

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