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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.21, 6,543.02 and 2,174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.21, 6,543.02 and 2,174.49 is: 3,260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.21 : 6,543.02 = 2,174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.21/6,543.02 = 2,174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.21x = 6,543.02 × 2,174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.21x = 14,227,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227,737.00/4,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.09

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