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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.04, 6,503.40 and 2,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.04, 6,503.40 and 2,147.20 is: 3,216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.04 : 6,503.40 = 2,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.04/6,503.40 = 2,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.04x = 6,503.40 × 2,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.04x = 13,964,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964,100.48/4,341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.76

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