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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,339.81, 6,504.90 and 2,150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,339.81, 6,504.90 and 2,150.11 is: 3,222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,339.81 : 6,504.90 = 2,150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,339.81/6,504.90 = 2,150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,339.81x = 6,504.90 × 2,150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,339.81x = 13,986,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986,250.54/4,339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.78

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