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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.07, 6,741.27 and 2,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.07, 6,741.27 and 2,154.06 is: 3,231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.07 : 6,741.27 = 2,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.07/6,741.27 = 2,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.07x = 6,741.27 × 2,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.07x = 14,521,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,521,100.06/4,493.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.89

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