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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.18, 6,513.51 and 2,149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.18, 6,513.51 and 2,149.86 is: 3,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.18 : 6,513.51 = 2,149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.18/6,513.51 = 2,149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.18x = 6,513.51 × 2,149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.18x = 14,003,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003,134.61/4,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.65

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