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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.84, 6,679.20 and 2,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.84, 6,679.20 and 2,137.32 is: 3,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.84 : 6,679.20 = 2,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.84/6,679.20 = 2,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.84x = 6,679.20 × 2,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.84x = 14,275,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,275,587.74/4,452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.95

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