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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.48, 6,538.82 and 2,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.48, 6,538.82 and 2,168.52 is: 3,251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.48 : 6,538.82 = 2,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.48/6,538.82 = 2,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.48x = 6,538.82 × 2,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.48x = 14,179,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,561.95/4,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.09

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