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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.32, 6,375.36 and 2,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.32, 6,375.36 and 2,170.44 is: 3,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.32 : 6,375.36 = 2,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.32/6,375.36 = 2,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.32x = 6,375.36 × 2,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.32x = 13,837,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,837,336.36/4,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.36

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