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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.34, 6,505.62 and 2,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.34, 6,505.62 and 2,150.64 is: 3,223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.34 : 6,505.62 = 2,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.34/6,505.62 = 2,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.34x = 6,505.62 × 2,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.34x = 13,991,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,991,246.60/4,340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.54

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