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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.61, 6,102.54 and 2,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.61, 6,102.54 and 2,652.14 is: 3,658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.61 : 6,102.54 = 2,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.61/6,102.54 = 2,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.61x = 6,102.54 × 2,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.61x = 16,184,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,184,805.69/4,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.73

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