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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.62, 6,495.75 and 2,138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.62, 6,495.75 and 2,138.67 is: 3,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.62 : 6,495.75 = 2,138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.62/6,495.75 = 2,138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.62x = 6,495.75 × 2,138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.62x = 13,892,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892,265.65/4,330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.92

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