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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.41, 6,507.42 and 2,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.41, 6,507.42 and 2,117.72 is: 3,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.41 : 6,507.42 = 2,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.41/6,507.42 = 2,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.41x = 6,507.42 × 2,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.41x = 13,780,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,780,865.21/4,341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.28

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