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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.55, 6,504.82 and 2,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.55, 6,504.82 and 2,146.81 is: 3,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.55 : 6,504.82 = 2,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.55/6,504.82 = 2,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.55x = 6,504.82 × 2,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.55x = 13,964,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964,612.62/4,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.21

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