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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.41, 6,749.96 and 2,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.41, 6,749.96 and 2,127.52 is: 3,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.41 : 6,749.96 = 2,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.41/6,749.96 = 2,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.41x = 6,749.96 × 2,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.41x = 14,360,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,360,630.51/4,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.25

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