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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,328.97, 6,494.22 and 2,137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,328.97, 6,494.22 and 2,137.70 is: 3,206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,328.97 : 6,494.22 = 2,137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,328.97/6,494.22 = 2,137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,328.97x = 6,494.22 × 2,137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,328.97x = 13,882,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,882,661.62/4,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.92

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