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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.36, 6,685.32 and 2,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.36, 6,685.32 and 2,150 is: 3,220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.36 : 6,685.32 = 2,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.36/6,685.32 = 2,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.36x = 6,685.32 × 2,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.36x = 14,373,438
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373,438/4,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.32

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