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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.65, 6,381.45 and 2,173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.65, 6,381.45 and 2,173.10 is: 3,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.65 : 6,381.45 = 2,173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.65/6,381.45 = 2,173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.65x = 6,381.45 × 2,173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.65x = 13,867,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,867,529.00/4,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.68

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