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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,313.10, 6,462.45 and 2,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,313.10, 6,462.45 and 2,117.10 is: 3,172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,313.10 : 6,462.45 = 2,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,313.10/6,462.45 = 2,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,313.10x = 6,462.45 × 2,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,313.10x = 13,681,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,681,652.90/4,313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.12

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