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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.85, 6,516.72 and 2,150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.85, 6,516.72 and 2,150.01 is: 3,225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.85 : 6,516.72 = 2,150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.85/6,516.72 = 2,150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.85x = 6,516.72 × 2,150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.85x = 14,011,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011,013.17/4,343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.48

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