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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.09, 6,742.68 and 2,157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.09, 6,742.68 and 2,157.03 is: 3,234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.09 : 6,742.68 = 2,157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.09/6,742.68 = 2,157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.09x = 6,742.68 × 2,157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.09x = 14,544,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544,163.04/4,497.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.13

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