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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.08, 6,751.89 and 2,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.08, 6,751.89 and 2,161.56 is: 3,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.08 : 6,751.89 = 2,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.08/6,751.89 = 2,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.08x = 6,751.89 × 2,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.08x = 14,594,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594,615.35/4,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.47

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