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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.76, 6,542.46 and 2,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.76, 6,542.46 and 2,169.16 is: 3,251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.76 : 6,542.46 = 2,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.76/6,542.46 = 2,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.76x = 6,542.46 × 2,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.76x = 14,191,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,191,642.53/4,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.41

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