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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.91, 6,544.31 and 2,141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.91, 6,544.31 and 2,141.69 is: 3,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.91 : 6,544.31 = 2,141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.91/6,544.31 = 2,141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.91x = 6,544.31 × 2,141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.91x = 14,015,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,888.94/4,365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.30

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