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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.64, 6,534.93 and 2,134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.64, 6,534.93 and 2,134.77 is: 3,197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.64 : 6,534.93 = 2,134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.64/6,534.93 = 2,134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.64x = 6,534.93 × 2,134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.64x = 13,950,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950,572.52/4,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.74

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