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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.27, 6,545.68 and 2,144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.27, 6,545.68 and 2,144.25 is: 3,215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.27 : 6,545.68 = 2,144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.27/6,545.68 = 2,144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.27x = 6,545.68 × 2,144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.27x = 14,035,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,568.98/4,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.28

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