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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.36, 6,722.51 and 2,140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.36, 6,722.51 and 2,140.97 is: 3,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.36 : 6,722.51 = 2,140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.36/6,722.51 = 2,140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.36x = 6,722.51 × 2,140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.36x = 14,392,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392,692.23/4,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.68

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