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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.97, 6,529.10 and 2,162.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.97, 6,529.10 and 2,162.00 is: 3,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.97 : 6,529.10 = 2,162.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.97/6,529.10 = 2,162.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.97x = 6,529.10 × 2,162.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.97x = 14,115,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,115,870.74/4,354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.33

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