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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.55, 6,551.09 and 2,150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.55, 6,551.09 and 2,150.91 is: 3,224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.55 : 6,551.09 = 2,150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.55/6,551.09 = 2,150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.55x = 6,551.09 × 2,150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.55x = 14,090,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,090,804.99/4,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.03

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