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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.40, 6,541.58 and 2,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.40, 6,541.58 and 2,168.22 is: 3,249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.40 : 6,541.58 = 2,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.40/6,541.58 = 2,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.40x = 6,541.58 × 2,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.40x = 14,183,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,584.59/4,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.84

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