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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.19, 6,376.82 and 2,170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.19, 6,376.82 and 2,170.71 is: 3,256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.19 : 6,376.82 = 2,170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.19/6,376.82 = 2,170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.19x = 6,376.82 × 2,170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.19x = 13,842,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,842,216.09/4,250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.85

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