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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.32, 6,511.56 and 2,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.32, 6,511.56 and 2,150.08 is: 3,225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.32 : 6,511.56 = 2,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.32/6,511.56 = 2,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.32x = 6,511.56 × 2,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.32x = 14,000,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,000,374.92/4,340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.66

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