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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.71, 6,374.45 and 2,144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.71, 6,374.45 and 2,144.63 is: 3,215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.71 : 6,374.45 = 2,144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.71/6,374.45 = 2,144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.71x = 6,374.45 × 2,144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.71x = 13,670,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670,858.00/4,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.38

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