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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.66, 6,507.95 and 2,147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.66, 6,507.95 and 2,147.99 is: 3,220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.66 : 6,507.95 = 2,147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.66/6,507.95 = 2,147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.66x = 6,507.95 × 2,147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.66x = 13,978,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978,968.24/4,340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.47

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