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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.75, 6,552.86 and 2,152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.75, 6,552.86 and 2,152.11 is: 3,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.75 : 6,552.86 = 2,152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.75/6,552.86 = 2,152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.75x = 6,552.86 × 2,152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.75x = 14,102,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102,464.77/4,371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.82

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