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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.55, 6,545.61 and 2,142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.55, 6,545.61 and 2,142.32 is: 3,212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.55 : 6,545.61 = 2,142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.55/6,545.61 = 2,142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.55x = 6,545.61 × 2,142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.55x = 14,022,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,758.49/4,364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.88

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