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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.36, 6,673.80 and 2,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.36, 6,673.80 and 2,140.16 is: 3,208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.36 : 6,673.80 = 2,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.36/6,673.80 = 2,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.36x = 6,673.80 × 2,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.36x = 14,282,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,999.81/4,451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.68

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