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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.53, 6,752.28 and 2,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.53, 6,752.28 and 2,160.96 is: 3,241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.53 : 6,752.28 = 2,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.53/6,752.28 = 2,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.53x = 6,752.28 × 2,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.53x = 14,591,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591,406.99/4,501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.43

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