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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.11, 6,542.72 and 2,171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.11, 6,542.72 and 2,171.64 is: 3,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.11 : 6,542.72 = 2,171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.11/6,542.72 = 2,171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.11x = 6,542.72 × 2,171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.11x = 14,208,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208,432.46/4,364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.75

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