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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.10, 6,370.17 and 2,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.10, 6,370.17 and 2,171.02 is: 3,253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.10 : 6,370.17 = 2,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.10/6,370.17 = 2,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.10x = 6,370.17 × 2,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.10x = 13,829,766.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829,766.47/4,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.22

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