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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.28, 6,545.68 and 2,171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.28, 6,545.68 and 2,171.34 is: 3,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.28 : 6,545.68 = 2,171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.28/6,545.68 = 2,171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.28x = 6,545.68 × 2,171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.28x = 14,212,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212,896.81/4,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.92

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