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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.63, 6,482.47 and 2,130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.63, 6,482.47 and 2,130.91 is: 3,197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.63 : 6,482.47 = 2,130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.63/6,482.47 = 2,130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.63x = 6,482.47 × 2,130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.63x = 13,813,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,813,527.74/4,320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.11

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