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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.39, 6,539.94 and 2,171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.39, 6,539.94 and 2,171.35 is: 3,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.39 : 6,539.94 = 2,171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.39/6,539.94 = 2,171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.39x = 6,539.94 × 2,171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.39x = 14,200,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,200,498.72/4,361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.96

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