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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.52, 6,542.40 and 2,174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.52, 6,542.40 and 2,174.64 is: 3,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.52 : 6,542.40 = 2,174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.52/6,542.40 = 2,174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.52x = 6,542.40 × 2,174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.52x = 14,227,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227,364.74/4,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.02

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