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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.59, 6,542.02 and 2,170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.59, 6,542.02 and 2,170.62 is: 3,254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.59 : 6,542.02 = 2,170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.59/6,542.02 = 2,170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.59x = 6,542.02 × 2,170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.59x = 14,200,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,200,239.45/4,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.26

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