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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.30, 6,543.45 and 2,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.30, 6,543.45 and 2,175.30 is: 3,262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.30 : 6,543.45 = 2,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.30/6,543.45 = 2,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.30x = 6,543.45 × 2,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.30x = 14,233,966.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233,966.79/4,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.95

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