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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.70, 6,517.44 and 2,151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.70, 6,517.44 and 2,151.18 is: 3,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.70 : 6,517.44 = 2,151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.70/6,517.44 = 2,151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.70x = 6,517.44 × 2,151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.70x = 14,020,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020,186.58/4,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.71

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