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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.76, 6,529.89 and 2,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.76, 6,529.89 and 2,160.44 is: 3,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.76 : 6,529.89 = 2,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.76/6,529.89 = 2,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.76x = 6,529.89 × 2,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.76x = 14,107,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,107,435.55/4,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.78

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