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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.34, 6,512.82 and 2,144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.34, 6,512.82 and 2,144.62 is: 3,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.34 : 6,512.82 = 2,144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.34/6,512.82 = 2,144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.34x = 6,512.82 × 2,144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.34x = 13,967,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,967,524.03/4,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.33

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