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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.04, 6,531.46 and 2,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.04, 6,531.46 and 2,163.66 is: 3,243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.04 : 6,531.46 = 2,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.04/6,531.46 = 2,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.04x = 6,531.46 × 2,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.04x = 14,131,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131,858.74/4,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.45

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