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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.84, 6,367.35 and 2,162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.84, 6,367.35 and 2,162.81 is: 3,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.84 : 6,367.35 = 2,162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.84/6,367.35 = 2,162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.84x = 6,367.35 × 2,162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.84x = 13,771,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,771,368.25/4,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.73

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